‘Upgrade on Phillips’ but ‘not worth that kind of money’ – Man City fans reacts as Declan Rice transfer news emerges

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club could be set to make an opening offer of £70m plus Kalvin Phillips for Declan Rice this summer.

Phillips joined the Premier League champions from Leeds United for £45 million last summer to strengthen competition in midfield following the departure of club veteran Fernandinho.

However, a series of injuries and lack of minutes have marred Phillips’ debut campaign at the Etihad Stadium, raising questions over the Yorkshireman’s future in Manchester amid interest from the likes of West Ham.

According to Claret and Hugh on Saturday 13 May, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to make a move for Declan Rice, and could use Phillips as a makeweight.

Sky Sports News have recently claimed that Hammers boss David Moyes will ask for around £120million for Rice this summer despite him having just one year left on his deal, but it seems like City will offer summer-signed Phillips to bring the price for the West Ham captain down.

Claret and Hugh say that City will offer Phillips + £70million for the services of Rice, a move that rival fans of City’s will not want to happen because the addition of Rice to Guardiola’s team might mean further Cityzen dominance in the Premier League for next few seasons.

The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

@mancity_talk: “Never been hugely excited by Rice, but I’d take this. Upgrade on Phillips”

@MrZuZu10: “All this money for a Rodri back up?”

@ditamcfc: “I like Declan Rice, but this is too much”

@Siya_Dlamini5: “Hope it aint true ”

@bahadur18856744: “He’s not worth that kind of money. Lets sign another player ”

@CammyssMCFC: “City aren’t stupid enough to do this”

@rhtbrseg: “Terrible decision if it goes through.”

@Baddest_Boko: “Rice won’t like to be a sub player that’s it and we need player of Phillips grade so he can improve with us without caring if he’s at the bench”