IAN WRIGHT has been hailed by Arsenal fans for driving past the Emirates while listing to a song about Declan Rice.
The West Ham skipper is on the verge of completing a sensational £105million move to the Emirates.
Gunners fans across the globe are abuzz at the imminent arrival of the England midfielder, including club legend Wright.
Arsenal’s former all-time leading goalscorer recently videoed himself driving to the Emirates while listing to ‘Declan Rice’ from Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck.
Wright’s TikTok video went viral in the Arsenal Twittersphere, with one Gooner commenting: “Our biggest club legend.”
Another said: “Man deserves a statue.”
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And another said: “I bet he’s going to shoot the announcement video.”
One remarked: “When are we getting Uncle Ian a statue? Love him.”
Another chimed in: “Certified legend.”
Another of the Emirates faithful said: “No one’s a bigger legend!”
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Arsenal finalised their club record fee for Rice – which will pave the way for Thomas Partey to exit the club – on Tuesday.
The arrival of Rice will take the North Londoners’ summer spending to a staggering £170million.
Gunners chief Mikel Arteta will be hoping the addition of Havertz and Rice will help the club end their 20-year wait for Premier League glory – which they could have tasted last season had they not blown a NINE-POINT lead.
The Spaniard is confident his troops can go one better next season, telling Marca: “That is our ambition.
“We know the difficulty, it is the best league in the world and next season is going to be the most difficult league in history.
“Why? Last year it already was.
“I’ve been here for 22 years and I’ve never seen a competitive level like that.
“So much quality, so much organization, so many resources, such good coaches.
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“And now [Mauricio] Pochettino and [Andoni] Iraola have arrived.
“The level is that and to win the Premier you must be the best. That is why we have to strengthen.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
