Real Madrid Ready to Pay £132m for Arsenal’s “Next Galáctico” — Shock Swap Deal Rumoured
Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly taken a bold step toward securing Arsenal superstar Declan Rice, placing a massive £132 million offer on the table — with rumours of a bizarre swap proposal also being explored.
According to early reports, Real Madrid view Rice as their next true “Galáctico” signing, a player capable of commanding their midfield for the next decade.
Why Real Madrid Want Declan Rice
The England international has been nothing short of spectacular since joining Arsenal, quickly becoming the beating heart of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Rice this season:
- 20 appearances
- 2 goals
- 5 assists
- Dominant performances in both Premier League and Champions League
- One of the league’s top ball-winners and tempo-setters
With Arsenal sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League and boasting a perfect Champions League record, Rice’s role in their success has been impossible to ignore — especially for Real Madrid.
Arteta even admitted recently:
“He has been exceptional since the season began. He is invaluable and key for us.”
The £132m Offer — and a Wild Swap Idea
Spanish outlet Fichajes claims that Arsenal have already received an opening offer approaching €150 million (£132m).
But that isn’t the shocking part.
The report strangely suggests Madrid could consider offering a player in exchange, with unbelievable names like:
- Jude Bellingham
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
being thrown around as potential makeweights.
Such suggestions are seen as highly unrealistic, but they highlight the scale of Madrid’s ambition — and how desperately they want to bring Rice to the Bernabéu.
Real Madrid reportedly believe Rice’s profile is perfect for their squad:
a hybrid between a defensive anchor and a creative outlet, someone capable of dictating games in La Liga and the Champions League.
Arsenal Unlikely to Entertain Any Offer
Despite the rumours, Arsenal are in their strongest position in years:
- Top of the Premier League after 13 games
- Unbeaten in Europe
- A squad full of cohesion and momentum
- Rice fully integrated and improving rapidly
There is no indication Arsenal want to negotiate any deal, let alone one involving their most influential midfielder.
“Most Complete Performance” — More Praise for Rice
Arsenal legend Martin Keown recently described Rice’s display against Bayern Munich as:
“The most complete performance I’ve ever seen from this young man.”
Keown highlighted Rice’s leadership, work rate, and control, stating he “was everywhere” during Arsenal’s 3–1 Champions League victory.
The Verdict
Real Madrid’s interest is real.
The offer appears enormous.
But the chances of Arsenal selling Rice — especially during their best season in years — are slim to none.
Still, the pursuit signals one thing clearly:
**Real Madrid see Declan Rice as a future Galáctico.
Arsenal see him as their future captain.
This transfer story is only just beginning.**
