Most expensive English players ever as West Ham demand £100m from Arsenal and Man City for Declan Rice

is at the between a number of the big boys.

are reported to have for their captain, whilst Arsenal, who have already had two bids rejected for Rice, are thought to be readying a third bid for the 24 year-old.

The Hammers are said to be holding out for a total package of at least £100 million, which would make their star player one of the most expensive English players in the history of the game.

So, with Rice potentially set for a mega money move in the coming days or weeks, let’s take a look at the Englishmen who have demanded the biggest fees in the transfer market.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka – £50 million

Wan-Bissaka’s superb breakthrough season at saw him rewarded with a £50 million move to in June 2019.

Whilst he has been praised for his supreme defensive abilities, his performances going forward having been questioned at times by pundits in the media.

His future at Old Trafford has somewhat been placed in doubt, having featured only 19 times in the league amid competition for his place from Diogo Dalot.

Ben White – £50 million

White was welcomed to the Emirates in a £50 million move from Brighton in July 2021 after just one season in the for the Seagulls.

The 25 year-old played an instrumental part in Arsenal’s tilt at the title in 2022/23 and he featured in all 38 league games for the Gunners.

White’s versatility has been a huge benefit to Mikel Arteta given he is able to operate comfortably at both centre back and right back.

Jadon Sancho – £73 million

The undoubtedly talented Englishman has struggled since sealing his switch to from for £73 million in 2021.

Such has been his decline in form, Sancho was even left out of the England squad for the World Cup in Qatar by Gareth Southgate.

However, Sancho has seen his spell at United interrupted by struggles with his physical and mental health, with manager Erik ten Hag having in an attempt to get the best out of the 23 year-old.

Harry Maguire – £80 million

Maguire joined Manchester United from Leicester in August 2019 for a world record £80 million fee for a defender.

But despite a number of promising performances early in his Old Trafford career, Maguire has largely failed to live up to the heights of his lofty price tag.

Maguire has fallen down the pecking order under ten Hag and started just 16 games in all competitions throughout 2022/23, prompting rumours of a move away from the club with .

Jude Bellingham – £88.5 million

Real Madrid to secure the signing of Bellingham.

The Spanish giants have but the total fee could reach up to £115 million if various other add-ons are achieved.

Bellingham, 19, made his professional debut for boyhood club Birmingham when he was just 16 and he has since gone on to establish himself as one of the finest midfielders in the game.

Jack Grealish – £100 million

Grealish departed boyhood club Aston Villa – who he had been with since he was six – to join Manchester City in the first £100m plus deal in Premier League history.

The England international had a slow start to life in Manchester as he struggled to adjust to the intense tactical demands of Pep Guardiola.

However, Grealish has well and truly found his feet in 2022/23 and he played a crucial part in City’s successful quest to win the treble.

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