Football transfer expert Ben Jacobs has revealed the only challenge stopping Arsenal from announcing the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham.

He said that the Gunners have completed the signing of the England midfielder; however, they are yet to announce the star’s signing due to certain differences in the deal structure.

The Gunners struck a permanent deal worth up to £105 million to sign Rice earlier this week.

Jacobs shared his thoughts on the player’s expected signing and shed light on the announcement delay.

“I think with Declan Rice [there are] only minor points around the payment structure, but there is an agreement in principle in place,” he told talkSPORT.

“So, Rice will now wait for all the final negotiations to take place, but there’s high confidence on all sides that it will happen extremely quickly, and Rice will be able to join up well in time for pre-season.

“I think we can describe Rice, at this point, as effectively a done deal.”

Rice, done deal – Ben Jacobs Insists despite silence from Arsenal