Manchester City to formalise interest in 24-year-old Liverpool target

Manchester City to bid for Liverpool target and West Ham United’s Declan Rice

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is of transfer interest to a number of clubs including Liverpool. Recent reports suggest that City is poised to make an opening bid for the talented 24-year-old, following Arsenal’s unsuccessful attempt to secure his services. As Liverpool fans, we find ourselves pondering the potential implications of this transfer saga.

That’s according to The Athletic (Subscription Required). Pep Guardiola’s side is actively exploring the possibility of signing Rice and stand expected to make an official bid in the near future. Rice’s performances for West Ham have been impressive, and his addition to City’s already formidable squad could pose a challenge for the Reds in the upcoming season.

Liverpool’s own interest in Rice remains well-documented, with the club monitoring his progress closely. However, in recent weeks, due to his inflated price, the Reds see themselves out of the race for the player. Jurgen Klopp values midfield solidity, and Rice’s abilities as a defensive midfielder made him an appealing target for the Reds. However, with City now entering the race, Liverpool may have to find themselves out of the reckoning.

Manchester City’s bid for Rice raises the stakes in the Premier League title race. City’s financial resources and their history of assembling dominant teams cannot be underestimated. Liverpool, bar this season have been the only club close to posing a threat to their dominance.

Rice to the Mancs

Liverpool surely need the services of a few midfielders. Following the departure of the likes of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita, the Reds need new players. Until now, we have signed Alexis Mac Allister

Speaking of him, the race for Rice’s signature has intensified with Manchester City’s interest alongside that of Arsenal. As Liverpool fans, we must keep a watchful eye on developments in this transfer saga. 

While City’s pursuit raises the competitive stakes in the Premier League, Liverpool’s midfield could have done with the services of the West Ham Captain, but now that City are so far ahead, we should rather look to get our other midfield targets on board. 

The coming weeks will undoubtedly bring further excitement and speculation, but Liverpool’s determination to succeed remains unwavering.

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While it is surely disappointing to see Rice join our league rivals and that too amid his links with Liverpool a few weeks ago, the Merseysiders should not let this hamper their own quest for quality midfielders.