DECLAN RICE’S Arsenal transfer is set to be finalised tomorrow.
But some Manchester United fans are still dreaming of hijacking the move.
Rice, 24, has agreed to join the Gunners in a club-record £105million deal.
Arsenal beat off competition from Manchester City, agreeing to pay West Ham £100m by 2025 and a further £5m in bonuses.
Rice and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta were both eager to get the deal done as soon as possible, ahead of the North Londoners’ pre-season tour of the US.
The England midfielder has not been back at West Ham for training ahead of his Arsenal move.
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He has instead been spotted working in Portugal with a trio of stars – including Bruno Fernandes.
Rice was spotted training with the Man United ace in the Algarve, as well as AC Milan star Rafael Leao and Man City’s Joao Cancelo.
He has also been seen interacting with Fernandes on Instagram.
The in-demand star commented on the attacking midfielder’s Instagram post, which read: “Having fun and working hard with some ballers.”
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Rice responded, alongside a fist-bump emoji and a heart: “Yessir.”
He also posted “Stepping it up” on his own account, with Fernandes commenting with a pair of fist-bumps.
Seeing the interactions between Rice and Fernandes, some United fans were determined to see their side try to hijack Arsenal’s swoop.
One wrote: “So THIS is why Rice’s deal at Arsenal is stalling. He wants United.”
While a second tweeted: “Cancel your Arsenal contract and come to a bigger club.”
A third suggested: “Late steal?”
And another commented: “Agent Bruno.”
While a further social media user added: “Would’ve absolutely balled out in Manchester… but poor lad decided to go to a small club in London.”
However they’re set to be disappointed with Sky Sports reporting West Ham have been assured the paperwork for the transfer will be finalised tomorrow.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
