Declan Rice gets ‘back at it’ on pre-season run as Arsenal fans notice big transfer hint on training gear
DECLAN RICE returned to pre-season training with his transfer to Arsenal on the verge of completion.
The West Ham captain is yet to be announced as an Arsenal player despite details being agreed between the two clubs.
Rice’s £105million move from East to North London will see him become the Premier League transfer record for a British player – and second in all-time British transfers after Jude Bellingham.
There was a minor discrepancy with the payment structure of the deal, but this was sorted out quickly.
The hold-up now reportedly stems from Arsenal lawyers combing through the wording of the deal before giving it the green light.
However, while Rice – for now at least – remains unannounced as the Gunners record signing, eagle-eyed fans have spotted a key detail in his latest training pics which seems to give a huge transfer hint.
Taking to Instagram, the 24-year-old shared pictures of himself training at The Campus in Algarve, Portugal.
The snaps, which showed Rice hitting the gym and going for a run, also showed him in an Adidas training kit.
And the lack of West Ham training gear appears to suggest Rice is edging closer to a deal.
This being said, Rice himself is partnered with the sportswear brand, which also manufactures Arsenal’s kits.
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In addition, his post – captioned “Back at it” – was liked by Gunners talisman Bukayo Saka and new signing Kai Havertz.
Taking to the comments, a number of eager Arsenal fans told Rice to “announce himself”.
One wrote: “Announce yourself ,” with a second typing: “Hurry up over here Bruv .”
A third said: “Announce yourself at this point.”
“Tell em to hurry up lad,” demanded a fourth.
While a fifth added: “Hurry up bro .”
Rice was also accompanied at The Campus by a number of other high-profile stars including Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes, AC Milan‘s Rafael Leao and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo.
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