West Ham open to offers for Declan Rice amidst Manchester United links
According to Football Insider (h/t Sports Mole), West Ham United are ready to listen to offers for Declan Rice amidst links from Manchester United and Chelsea.
The 22-year-old midfield talent has made 152 appearances for West Ham since being promoted to the senior team back in 2017. Last season alone, Rice was a huge factor in the Hammers securing a 6th place finish and ensuring qualification in this season’s UEFA Europa League.
These performances earned Rice a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, and the youngster featured in nearly every game as he helped the Three Lions to a place in the final of the competition.
Understandably, several clubs, including United were interested in procuring the midfielder’s services this summer, but West Ham did not budge on their £100million valuation of the Englishman.
Since then, the east London club have been trying to tie the 22-year-old down to a new contract, but Rice is said to have no intention of signing any extension offers.
The Red Devils were keen on a deal for the youngster as they looked to boost their midfield options. Nemanja Matic’s contract is set to expire in 2023, and making another addition in the role is a clever strategy.
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Although the Old Trafford outfit were stumped by the midfielder’s £100million price tag, they could now go back in for him. The Hammers are ready to listen to offers for Rice in the region of £90million as they are not confident of his value rising in the years to come, according to Football Insider (h/t Sports Mole).
United will, however, face competition from Chelsea, who are also trying to lure their academy product back to Stamford Bridge. Thus, with both clubs vying for the 22-year-old’s signature, it remains to be seen where the youngster sees his future beyond this season.
