West Ham United Await Arsenal Lawyers’ Go-ahead For Rice’s Sale 

RePremier League side West Ham are now said to be “ready” to sign off on the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal but are waiting on lawyers at the Emirates.

The £105million total package has been agreed after haggle over the pay structure held up the deal, but the payment structure on the guaranteed £100m is now expected to see the money arrive in three lots by summer 2025.

According to the update from Sky Sports: “West Ham are ready to sign the contracts for Declan Rice to become an Arsenal player.

“The Hammers are waiting for Arsenal’s lawyers to approve the final wording of the deal and, once that is done, they will sign and Rice will complete his move to north London.

“Arsenal are hopeful of completing the signing of Rice before the squad flies to the USA for their pre-season tour on Sunday.”

The Gunners are currently in Germany in the first installment of their pre season preparations ahead of next season.

Mikel Arteta’s team are expected to play German side Nuremberg in a friendly game on July 13 before heading to the United States.