EXCLUSIVE: Jamie O'Hara happy that Arsenal have 'fumbled' Declan Rice transfer
And he could not resist a slyly sarcastic dig at the GunnersArsenal have not yet given up trying to sign Rice from West Ham but the Hammers are demanding £100million,.
So far, no side has met that number with both bids from Arsenal and City totalling £90m, including add-ons. Pep Guardiola wants Rice to replace Ilkay Gundogan, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer this month. That is despite the impending arrival of Mateo Kovacic, who will join a strong midfield department that also includes Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Kalvin Phillips and recently John Stones.
Arsenal, meanwhile, want to make Rice the lynchpin of their midfield amid reports Thomas Partey is preparing to leave.Saudi Arabia is a potential destination for the Ghana international while Rice would slot straight into his position in holding midfield.While Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo are also still high on Mikel Arteta's wish list.
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