According to several reports, Manchester City have already pulled out of Declan Rice’s deal. It’s confirmed that the Citizens aren’t ready to meet the Gunners £105 million bid.
Pep Guardiola’s side have already signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. Regardless, they are looking for ways to boost and balance their midfield.
Of course, the Citizens won the Premier League title last campaign. As a result, they wouldn’t want to equip their squad ahead of next season.
Manchester City’s first bid for Declan Rice was reportedly around £90 million. However, it was rejected by West Ham United, and the Gunners jumped on him.
Arsenal current bid for the Englishman is £105 million. As a result, they are now close to reaching an agreement with the Hammers of Declan Rice.
Initially, the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United were heavily interested in Rice. However, his likely destination for next season is the Emirates Stadium.
Apparently, Pep Guardiola loves to orchestrate everything from the midfield. İlkay Gündoğan has already joined Barcelona in Spain.
As a result, the Citizens want to balance their midfield, after signing Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. The club wants to sign more new midfielders.
Since Manchester City have missed out on signing Declan Rice. They have joined the race to sign Gabri Veiga from Celta de Vigo in La Liga.
Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked with the 21-year-old Spanish midfielder. The two Premier League clubs are heavily interested in the Spaniard.
Neither the Blues nor the Reds have held any talks with Celta de Vigo for the player. Nevertheless, the Citizens have joined the race to get his signature.
Amazingly, Gabri Veiga has a €40 million release clause. As a result, it’s very easy for the three Premier League sides to get his signature this summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old Spanish single-handedly won many games for Celta de Vigo last campaign. Of course, he’s indeed an all-around midfielder.
Having offloaded the likes of N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Mateo Kovacic. Mauricio Pochettino wants Gabri Veiga to balance the midfield.
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At the same time, Pep Guardiola looks forward to having the Spaniard in midfield. His presence is expected to give the Citizens massive squad depth.
Also, Liverpool are looking forward to balancing their midfield, even though they have signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton Albion. Obviously, it’s going to be a tough battle.
Gabri Veiga is expected to choose between the three English clubs. Because Manchester City are hell-bent on bringing him to the Etihad Stadium next campaign.
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Even with Rodri as a defensive midfielder at Manchester City. Pep Guardiola still wants Declan Rice to take his midfield to the next level next season.
Therefore, they tabled a fee of around £90 million for the Englishman. However, it was rejected by West Ham United, as they wanted something above £100 million.
With that being said, they unflinchingly pulled out of the race when Arsenal offered £105 million. So they switched their attention to Gabri of Celta de Vigo.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool have already publicized their interest in the 21-year-old Spaniard. Even though they haven’t made any moves.
Veiga is an all-around midfielder, who can play any available position in the midfield. That’s why he’s attracting interest from many European clubs.
The Spain international would definitely want to win trophies. As a result, he’s most likely to end up at Manchester City, wanting to play under Pep Guardiola.