Rooney makes outrageous prediction about Arsenal's Rice

Declan Rice's record move to Arsenal did not take too long to be broken by Liverpool.

TRANSFERS Rooney makes outrageous prediction about Arsenal's Rice

Kiplagat Sang • 11:31 - 19.07.2023

The midfielder completed a high-level move across London and became the latest addition to the Gunners' squad.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has made an interesting prediction about Arsenal's new signing Declan Rice.

Rooney is confident in the England international, who is among the signings made by the North London side. Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber are the other new players in Mikel Arteta's ranks.

"I think he’s a huge signing for Arsenal," said Rooney, who is managing the MLS All-Star side that plays Arsenal in a pre-season friendly on Thursday. "He’s a fantastic player with a great mentality, and he's young.

"Arsenal have got a player at the top of his game, and I think he’ll bring great character to the dressing room. He could be the captain of Arsenal. He’s a player who Arsenal needed, and they’ve certainly got a top player."

Arsenal completed their record £105 million deal with West Ham last weekend to acquire the 24-year-old.

While commenting on Arsenal's run in the 2022–23 season, Rooney said the Gunners were fantastic despite a late collapse in the title run. Arsenal finished five points behind Premier League champions, Manchester City.

"I thought they had a fantastic season. It was a huge step, and the signings they’ve made have been huge to kick on and challenge City. I think Liverpool, Chelsea, and hopefully Manchester United will be better," said the multiple Premier League winner.

"Arsenal have made some great signings, and they’ll compete again."