David Moyes has claimed Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is worth more than £150 million.
With the impact he brings to the team, not to mention how central he is to West Ham’s recent success, Moyes feels Rice is worth even more.
Moyes’ High Valuation of Rice
West Ham boss David Moyes said that Rice was one of the finest players he knows right now, that he is ‘almost certainly the best player in England just now’ and admitted that he had been ‘a miss’ for them ever since his switch to Arsenal.
Evening Standard, via Caught Off Side, the 57-year-old said “The £105 million Arsenal could’ve bought Declan for last summer” well that can only be £200 million now if you are going to buy him today.
Impact on West Ham and Arsenal
West Ham lost their inspirational midfielder in Rice, which has played havoc on their defense, as they started to leak goals far more often.
Rice’s defensive cover alongside his on-field leadership, were two components that Moyes insisted were vital for the team.
Meanwhile, Rice has gone on to shine at Arsenal, establishing them as front-runners for the Premier League crown.
Future Implications
Moyes’ words mirror the wider market, in which English players of the highest rank are attracting significant sums.
The statement is also a warning to suitors that they are going to have to pay a lot of money for anyone with so much talent, as well.
West Ham’s struggle in Rice’s absence hammered home his importance to any side he is a part of, with Moyes’ £150 million valuation appearing justified in the context of the footballing world at large.
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