Michail Antonio claims Arsenal can’t make profit on Declan Rice

“Think about it, what would Real Madrid pay for [Erling] Haaland?” began Michail Antonio on the BBC.

“That one was luck, they got him for £60m, and he’ll go for about £120m.

“But let’s talk about someone like Dec [Declan Rice].

“Dec is 25, let’s say he wanted to go to Real Madrid, Arsenal have already paid £105.

“The maximum they would get now is £80, 90 100m.

“I don’t understand top six clubs doing it, they are already paying premium prices, anyone selling to them want the most and that’s what they’re going to do.”

Rice’s former West Ham teammate has a point but it’s worth noting Arsenal did not sign the English midfielder in hopes of making a profit.

He’s very much an integral part of the squad at the age of 25. He has a contract till 2028, meaning he will be closer to the age of 30 once that ends.

If things keep going the way they are, Rice may just end up finishing his career at the Emirates.