West Ham United legend Mark Noble has lavished praise on to Arsenal-linked midfielder Declan Rice.
It was reported on Thursday that the Gunners themselves believe that the 24-year-old will join the club, provided he takes home a whopping £300,000-a-week in weekly wages.
As Arsenal fans dream about securing the services of Declan Rice, Mark Noble has waxed lyrical about him.
Mark Noble raves about Arsenal target Declan Rice
Season after season, the England international continues to grow from strength to strength, proving why he is considered as one of the most well-rounded midfielders in the Premier League.
Mark Noble, who shared a dressing room with Arsenal-linked anchor Declan Rice for years has been full of praise of him as both a player and a person.
After all, the West Ham skipper favourite was captured going out of his way to console a young Hammers fan and gifting him his match-worn shirt.
“I’m so glad whoever filmed that filmed it at the time because people get to see him for what he is, because he’s a monster on the pitch. He’s one of the best in the world at what he does”, Noble told BBC Sport.
“Off the pitch, he’s as comfortable playing computer games with my son as he is playing in a European Cup final. I text his Dad saying, ‘I’m glad people have said that as he’s got such a big heart, he’s so nice to everyone.’
HITC View: Gooners would instantly fall in love with Rice
For starters, as Mark Noble said, Arsenal target Declan Rice is one hell of a footballer.
Both as a traditional No.6 and in a box-to-box role, Rice is the real deal.
To add to that, the Englishman is a leader on the pitch, which is a trait supports will instantly gravitate towards.
Furthermore, much like Aaron Ramsdale, he has an extremely personable demeanour, which makes him the ultimate fan favourite.
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