West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has reiterated his decision to remain with the club, amidst speculation linking him with Manchester United and Chelsea.
The England international recently won the prestigious Hammer of the Year award for the second time in his career.
He spoke to the club about his happiness with the progress they have made, while also restating his commitment to helping West Ham next season.
"We've proved that we can play in big European games and our fans and our stadium have shown we can handle those big European nights, and that's what we want more of.
"I'm proud of the lads because we're not the biggest of squads… but in the end we've had a great year and we're ready to go again."
Declan Rice is reportedly on Manchester United's radar, while Chelsea have also been linked with the 23-year-old.
West Ham have, however, been emphatic in their stance that their prized midfielder is not for sale. The Hammers have placed a £150 million valuation on Rice and it remains to be seen whether any club will be willing to match this price.
Declan Rice could be a useful addition in midfield for Manchester United or Chelsea
United are in need of major reinforcements this summer, particularly in midfield. The Red Devils are set to lose the services of Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba, leaving noticeable voids in the middle of the park.
Chelsea could also benefit from a move for Rice and their new ownership might want to augment the squad with some arrivals in key positions.
Declan Rice has emerged as one of the highest-rated midfielders in the league over the last few seasons. His displays in the middle of the park for West Ham have also seen him become a regular on the international scene.
He has won 28 caps for England since switching his international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland in 2019.
Manchester United and Chelsea are likely to retain their interest in Rice but his comments suggest his immediate future lies at West Ham.
Edwan152
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rice means nasi in malay 😂😂😂😂😂
hiokmopry
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He is waiting either Liverpool or City to offer him...
lewdilmpy
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this is wastage of money please 🙏🥺🥺🥺
cecbdinouy
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Man u please just sign don't take long to sign players please to build the team again if not city well take all the players
bakbdkost
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maybe rice is the best
DonaManU
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150 million for rice and budget is 💯 million 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and i don’t want this player playing for man united
Roeckrtuz
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ffs give it a rest. we are linked with every single ajax player and English player that comes to mind ffs. and no we don't need any overrated English players anymore
JABED KHAN
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Judy Bellingham far better than Rice!!!!!!
both are overrated
beoenpsuz
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Judy Bellingham far better than Rice!!!!!!
KunAdams
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Ain’t Nobody paying 100Mill on a English player no more Overated player😤
CkukwukaObiorah
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Chelsea.. should never go for this man... please and please 😔😔
Tiuanpty
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homckmyz
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your price is too high... go to man. U or stay at westham & play eauropa
eazylavezzi007
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ETH should never be coaxed in signing this English over rated player.....Ndidi is even better than him in every position
Yomi_Kadiri
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when is man u signing player
Yomi_Kadiri
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man United are not signing anyone, they just seeing and sighting players. diff rumours from one end to another. and interested. man City have already signed Erling and dortmund already signed Adeyemi
Etilomi0147
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New Era!!
Cjaysports
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lord let this guy not come near Man utd British media hype players and make them feel they have arrived when they are just average at best
Rambcdko
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pls don't come Chelsea we 'tired of average player it's affecting Chelsea pls go to man u
Gberto
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Let Man United not waste money on such expensive players. It should go for young players willing to get silverwares
KHMMURU07
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Stupidity and United recruitment board always go hand in hand won't be suprised United paying Ham 120 million over this overhyped English man
soldierzway
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I feel for these English players and being overpriced. Harry Kane would have been playing Champions League football and fighting for the league if it wasn't for this notion that England players are better then foreign players. Even Grealish deal has made the price of better English players to rise and my club is to blame for this