Arsenal fans stunned after world class £100M midfielder tipped for move!

by admin · Published 9 January 2026 · Updated 8 January 2026

Here is the latest transfer news and speculation regarding Arsenal as star Declan Rice has been tipped for a shock transfer move to La Liga side Real Madrid by former Spain international Gaizka Mendieta.

Rice has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world since he joined ARSENAL from West Ham in a £105m deal in July 2023, and has become one of the main reasons why the Gunners have been so good over the past 12 months.

While Rice is understood to be happy in north London – and there is no indication he is looking to leave the Emirates – Mendieta believes the situation could quickly change if Arsenal don’t start landing trophies, and has tipped the £100M star to make the move to the Spaniards.

‘Declan Rice has a lot of respect in Spain,’ Mendieta told BOYLE Sports, who provide the latest football odds.

‘Especially after what he did against Real Madrid last season in scoring two unbelievable goals. For fans who don’t watch the Premier League that was the highlight, but people who watch him every week will see how good he is often.

‘He is in a good place at ARSENALvand he will be hoping he can add major honours to his trophy cabinet this season.

‘Could we see Declan Rice at Real Madrid? If he ever became available, he is exactly the profile of player they would want.

‘At the moment he is competing in the Premier League and the Champions League with Arsenal so he is going nowhere. But if that were to change I think Real Madrid would be looking at him in the market, definitely.’

IcFootballnews Says…

Playing for Real Madrid is a dream for most players, and if they come calling, we are sure that Rice will listen to the offer that will be put on the table. But we are also sure that he wants to stay at ARSENAL, in England and the Premier League and has no desire to leave for the La Liga.

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