Skynews has been reportedly that if city's bid already rejected by westham. Finally, arsenal has not become the only victim from westham. Manchester city shall have put more value compared to the arsenal.
Westham will not let rice go out without 100m on westham's hand. City must pay such amount to get him from westham as soon as possible.
Manchester City's £90m bid has been turned down by West Ham; Premier League champions had offered £80m up front, plus £10m in add-ons; Arsenal remain in talks with West Ham after two club-record bids were rejected; Hammers are expecting a third bid from the Gunners
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12910259/declan-rice-manchester-citys-90m-bid-for-midfielder-rejected-by-west-hamI hope city will try to increase its bid as soon as possible. That kind of strategy won't work toward a club that was seeking huge amounts of money.