![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ian-wrights-x-rated-response-after-private-transfer-chat-with-declan-rice/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Screenshot-2089.jpg&description=Declan Rice completed a record transfer to Arsenal on Saturday, with Gunners legend Ian Wright appearing to play a key role in convincing the England star to link up with Mikel Arteta's men Arsenal legend Ian Wright has joked he played a key role in convincing Declan Rice to join the Gunners. Rice completed a £105million transfer to the Gunners on Saturday, bringing an end to a long-running saga. At one point in the summer, it looked as if Manchester City had pulled into pole position in the race to sign the England international. But Arsenal were able to fight off that interest from their Premier League title rivals and secure Mikel Arteta's top target. And it turns out that Wright, who won the top-flight with the Gunners, played an important role in turning Rice's head towards Arteta's side. Wright visited England's training base during the March internationals, with Rice having been included in Gareth Southgate's squad. And the former striker took the opportunity to push Arsenal's case for his next destination. "I said do not worry, I've got faith in Declan. Everybody's saying when I went to see the England squad I was tapping him up - yes I f****** was! Yes I was! I was literally begging him," he told the Wrighty's House podcast. "Some were saying 'listen Wrighty it's out of order tapping him up'. I don't work for the club, I'm an Arsenal fan. I said 'look at you at you and Saka, how cool you would look together man'. It's just exciting guys, I'm excited." HAVE YOUR SAY! Will Declan Rice be a success at Arsenal? Comment below. It appears the chance to link up with some of his team-mates from the Three Lions was a factor in Rice's decision. After completing his move to the Emirates Stadium, Rice highlighted the Gunners' England contingent as a key draw to joining Arteta's men. "It's going to be an honour. There are some unbelievable players I've played with at international level and now I get to share those same duties at club level," he said of playing alongsid){kind=link}
Declan Rice completed a record transfer to Arsenal on Saturday, with Gunners legend Ian Wright appearing to play a key role in convincing the England star to link up with Mikel Arteta’s men
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has joked he played a key role in convincing Declan Rice to join the Gunners.
Rice completed a £105million transfer to the Gunners on Saturday, bringing an end to a long-running saga. At one point in the summer, it looked as if Manchester City had pulled into pole position in the race to sign the England international.
But Arsenal were able to fight off that interest from their Premier League title rivals and secure Mikel Arteta’s top target. And it turns out that Wright, who won the top-flight with the Gunners, played an important role in turning Rice’s head towards Arteta’s side.
Wright visited England’s training base during the March internationals, with Rice having been included in Gareth Southgate’s squad. And the former striker took the opportunity to push Arsenal’s case for his next destination.