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Bayern Munich pull out of Declan Rice race; Arsenal favourites to sign England midfielder

Bayern have decided against a move for Rice, who is set to stay in the Premier League.

London (United Kingdom), 08/06/2023.- West Ham's Declan Rice lifts the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy at the victory parade in London, Britain, 08 June 2023. A day earlier West Ham United won the UEFA Europa Conference League claiming their first major trophy since 1980. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
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Sky Germany report that Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have decided against making an offer for West Ham captain Declan Rice.

The decision was taken as the fee wanted for the England midfielder was increasing to a price that was no longer appealing to the Bayern board.

Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel recently called Rice to discuss a potential move to Germany but it now appears that a deal to the Allianz Arena is off despite the German tactician’s best efforts.

West Ham ready for Rice departure

Following West Ham’s UEFA Europa Conference League victory over Fiorentina last week, club chairman David Sullivan confirmed that the 24-year-old had likely played his last match for the London club.

Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “I think it has to be [Rice’s final game for West Ham]. We promised him he could go.”

Arsenal leading the race

Arsenal are the favourites to sign Rice, who has developed into one of the Premier League’s top performers in recent years.

Manchester United and Chelsea have previously shown an interest in signing the defensive midfielder, but he now looks set to complete a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal record

Arsenal are hopeful of clinching the deal for a fee of around £100m. The North London club’s current record transfer fee is £72m, for winger Nicolas Pepe.