PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - JUNE 7: Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Europa Conference Football League final soccer match between West Ham United and Fiorentina, at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic on June 7, 2023.

Report: West Ham reject Man City's opening £80M bid for Rice

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West Ham United are determined to get at least £100 million for star midfielder Declan Rice.

After rejecting two bids from Arsenal worth less than their asking price, the Hammers turned down Manchester City's opening £80-million offer for Rice on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.

City's package totaled £90 million, including add-ons, according to Ornstein.

Last week, West Ham reportedly rejected Arsenal's club-record offer of £75 million plus £15 million in bonuses, with the Gunners insisting on paying the guaranteed portion over five years.

Arsenal are expected to submit a third bid for Rice, who's out of contract at the end of next season. It's unclear if City will return with a higher figure and if they're willing to pay the fee in fewer installments.

Rice would prefer to stay in London and play for Mikel Arteta's side, but City's interest - coupled with Pep Guardiola's potential plan to play the 24-year-old further up the pitch - could change his attitude, The Guardian's Jacob Steinberg reports.

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