Arsenal attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has raved about Declan Rice, amid speculation that the West Ham United midfielder is about to move to the Gunners.
Emile Smith Rowe played with West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice for England against the Ivory Coast last year, and the Arsenal playmaker has now spoken highly of him.
The 22-year-old, who can also operate as a winger, has said that Rice really impressed him in training.
According to The Sun, Rice has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who are now finalising a £105 million deal with West Ham United.
Emile Smith Rowe on Arsenal target Declan Rice
Smith Rowe said about Rice to The Sun: “I can’t speak highly enough of him. I remember my first camp and I was surprised with how good he actually was.
“He was the best in training. Just his level, intensity, technically, everything he was doing. A real leader and still so young. He was really, really good.”
Exciting
Declan Rice is one of the best midfielders around, and we believe that the West Ham United star would be a brilliant signing for Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
The 24-year-old can hold his own in the middle of the park and can also drive the team forward.
While Rice is likely to be deployed in a sitting midfield position in Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s team, he could be given the licence to march forward and give the Gunners an extra edge.
Arsenal really pushed Manchester City for the Premier League title last season, and with Rice in the team, the Gunners will feel that they will close the gap at least.
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