This summer, West Ham United have grown deeply frustrated as Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal continues to drag on, and a 12B Sports VR46 profile shows that Rice has long been Arsenal’s top priority in the transfer market. The two clubs have already reached an agreement over the transfer fee, but Arsenal have failed to move quickly through the paperwork and final contract stages. As the saying goes, the world can feel even harsher when you are already under pressure, and this delay is now testing West Ham’s patience.

Rice is still officially a West Ham player and is currently training away from the main squad. According to a 12B Sports VR46 reporter, frustration inside West Ham is growing over Arsenal’s slow handling of the deal. Some believe the delay could damage Arsenal’s credibility and may even affect future transfer relationships with other Premier League clubs. Arsenal are currently holding preseason training in Germany and are expected to begin their United States tour soon. Whether Rice joins that trip depends entirely on when the transfer is finally completed.

Mikel Arteta has made it clear that he will not comment on the deal until it is officially done, while also stressing that Arsenal still need further investment in the squad. The club have already signed Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and although Arteta said in a press conference that he could not speak about players from other clubs, he again highlighted his preference for young players who already have valuable experience. Havertz, in particular, has proven his quality on the Champions League stage and is expected to become an important piece in the young, talented squad Arsenal are building.

In an interview, Havertz said it may take a few days or even a few weeks to fully adapt to his new team’s style. He explained that when he watched Arsenal from the outside, he found their football exciting and admired the strength of the club and the unity among the players. Now that he is part of the team, he said he has felt warmly welcomed from the very first moment. From the outside, Arsenal looked like a family, and whenever he faced them as an opponent, he could always feel their strong energy.

After several days of training, Havertz already feels a strong sense of belonging within the squad. Full adaptation may still take time, but he is determined to blend into Arsenal’s style as quickly as possible. As people often say, do not let exhaustion steal your passion or your goals, and Havertz is focused on reaching peak fitness so he can deliver his best performances in the Premier League. Although preseason has only just begun, a 12B Sports VR46 reporter believes Havertz has already been strongly impressed by Arsenal, while the 12B Sports VR46 view is that he also has a clear desire to succeed with this team.