Soccer Agent Rob Segal has given his verdict on the probabilities of Manchester United and Chelsea signing Declan Rice.
Rice has been linked with a transfer away from West Ham, however his present membership are demanding an astronomical price for the English midfielder, in accordance with the Daily Mail.
Segal has defined how Rice was going to Chelsea, however it may not be so simple anymore.
“I believe Declan Rice is barely snookered now. He was going to return to Chelsea – that was the worst saved secret within the business however Chelsea isn’t in the identical place now, clearly,” mentioned Segal, talking completely to Caught Offside.
After all, the scenario at Chelsea is a tough one, particularly for these excited about a transfer to Stamford Bridge. As of as we speak, the membership haven’t concluded their takeover, so are unable to barter new signings.
Segal defined how Rice was set to affix Chelsea, which is smart as a consequence of his connections with the membership. Rice began his youth profession at Chelsea, and is publicly shut mates with Mason Mount.
This may increasingly change by the summer season, however Rice might goal different golf equipment if he’s determined for a transfer away from West Ham.
Segal additionally mentions Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United’s probabilities of signing Rice, saying: “Manchester Metropolis don’t want him as a result of they’re nicely served in that place, no less than for an additional season, and are Manchester United up for it? – With Paul Pogba going for nothing will they find yourself paying West Ham, on an excellent day, £80m for Rice? – That may be superb enterprise by the Glazers, wouldn’t it?”
As talked about earlier, West Ham are demanding £150m for Rice, however it’s unlikely a membership goes to pay this determine. With no price coming in for Pogba, can they justify spending that kind of cash on one participant?
Many followers will look solely on the switch price, which though it’s a massive chunk of the financials concerned in a deal, it’s nonetheless solely a proportion of it. Agent charges, signing-on charges, wages, and plenty of extra prices the typical fan doesn’t at all times hear about.
The reported £150m, will find yourself nearer to £200m as soon as a deal has concluded, an unrealistic determine for a lot of golf equipment to pay.