Declan Rice
Manchester United Transfer News: Declan Rice and Christopher Nkunku linked with summer moves
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice but the Red Devils will have to break their transfer record in order to land him this summer. According to a report via the Sun, the England international is valued at £120 million and it remains to be seen whether his suitors are willing to cough up that kind of money for his services. Rice has undoubtedly established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders around Europe right now but he is yet to prove himself in the Champions League. The reported £120 million asking price might be too steep for the midfielder’s suitors and it remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months. Manchester United keen on Christopher Nkunku Meanwhile, the Red Devils are keeping...
Rio Ferdinand tells Newcastle United to target three English players in January
Rio Ferdinand has told Newcastle United that they should sign young English players in January rather than targeting top players from abroad. The famous television pundit believes that the Magpies should try to sign the likes of Jesse Lingard, Raheem Sterling and Declan Rice in the next transfer window. The Tyneside club saw a £300 million takeover by a Saudi-led consortium last week, which means they now have the wealthiest owners in the Premier League. They are expected to make some big signings in January, after having a largely uneventful summer transfer window. The new owners want the club to challenge for trophies and they are expected to hire a new manager in the coming weeks, with Steve Bruce likely to be dismissed soon. According to Ferdinand, Newcast...
West Ham set asking price for key star, three PL clubs are reportedly keen
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with a move away from the London club for months now. According to Football London, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are keen on the player but they will have to pay around £100 million to sign the England international. The Hammers have already set the price tag for their prized asset and it remains to be seen whether his suitors are willing to cough up that kind of money for him next summer. Rice has been linked with a return to Chelsea even before Thomas Tuchel arrived at the club. Apparently, the former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was keen on signing the midfielder before he was sacked. The 22-year-old has developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League and it is hardly a...
PL rival has now joined the race to sign £100m Liverpool target – report
Manchester City are ready to make a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice next summer, according to reports from The Sun. The report claims that the Premier League champions are looking to replace Fernandinho next season, and they have earmarked Rice as a possible option. Rice has emerged as a priority target for Pep Guardiola’s side. However, West Ham are expected to demand a transfer fee of £100 million for the midfielder. The England international has been simply outstanding for both club and country in the past few seasons, and he has rejected several offers from the club to extend his contract. Premier League rivals Manchester United feel they are in a strong position to capture the England midfielder. However, City are ready to join the race and snap him away. The Sun c...
Liverpool join the race to sign in-demand £100m PL star next summer – report
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Declan Rice next summer, according to reports from 90 mins. Rice has already rejected several contract extension offers as he wants to move elsewhere to win trophies. The 22-year-old is arguably West Ham’s most consistent performer in the past few years, and David Moyes has made it very clear that he would not even sell him if a £100 million offer came their way for him. Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Rice, but it seems the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also vying for his signature next summer. Rice is happy to sign a contract at West Ham provided it has a release clause in it. However, West Ham do not have such internal policies of inserting a buy-out clause, and talks of a new deal are u...
‘Unbelievably good’, ‘Class’ – Some England fans react to West Ham star’s display vs Hungary
England picked up a 4-0 win over Hungary last night. Goals from Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Declan Rice sealed a comfortable result for the visitors. The Three Lions were completely dominant from start to finish and Gareth Southgate will be delighted with the performance of his players. England benefited from the outstanding midfield partnership of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips during the European Championships and it was more of the same for the Three Lions last night. Rice in particular put on an outstanding display for his country at the heart of England’s midfield. The 22-year-old West Ham United midfielder did well to break up the opposition play and protect his centre backs. He also chipped in with an important goal. Rice has developed into one of the best d...
‘He’s magic’ – Premier League ace responds to Leeds star’s social media post
Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips produced a midfield masterclass as England crushed Hungary 4-0 in the World Cup qualifiers last night. The Three Lions were well organised at the back and the disciplined contribution from the midfield duo was crucial to England’s assured defensive performance. The Leeds United midfielder shared a social media post after the game celebrating his partnership with Rice and the West Ham United star responded with praise for the 25-year-old. He’s magic you knowww❤️😁 https://t.co/Dr5BmtNXvA — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) September 2, 2021 The two players have formed a telepathic understanding at the heart of England’s midfield and it was evident during the European Championships earlier on in the summer. Gareth Southgate’s men managed to make ...
Chris Sutton describes 22-year-old West Ham star in two words after latest display
Popular football pundit, Chris Sutton, has showered praise on West Ham midfielder Declan Rice following his impressive performance for England on Thursday night. England won 4-0 against Hungary in the 2022 World Cup qualifier where Rice got his name on the scoresheet. The 22-year-old midfielder was brilliant alongside Kalvin Phillips in midfield, and Sutton has rightly praised him on social networking site Twitter. The former Blackburn Rovers striker has described him as an “outstanding talent.” Declan Rice is an outstanding talent. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) September 2, 2021 SportsLens View Rice has now established himself as one of the key players in the England set-up. He has been arguably one of the most consistent performers for the Hammers in recent years and was simply ...
‘A machine today’, ‘World class’ – Some West Ham fans drool over 22-yr-old’s display vs NUFC
West Ham United picked up a thrilling 4-2 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League yesterday. The Hammers found themselves trailing twice in the game but they did well to bounce back and secure the three points in the end. The likes of Aaron Cresswell, Said Benrahma, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio scored for the visitors to complete an exciting comeback. David Moyes will be delighted with the performance of his players, especially in the second half. His side showed character and the will to fight back and grind out a result. Declan Rice in particular was outstanding in the second half of the game. The 22-year-old had a rocky start and he was put under pressure by Newcastle in the first half. However, he looked like a different player in the second half of the contest and helped h...
Chelsea considering move for £80m-rated midfield star, possible Jorginho replacement?
Chelsea are weighing up an approach to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice this summer, a report from Eurosport claims. The England international was on the radar of manager Frank Lampard last summer, but a deal did not materialise, having already spent £225 million on new signings. They are planning to revive their interest in the midfielder this summer, with head coach Thomas Tuchel also an admirer of the qualities of the Blues graduate. Rice has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge for some time, and it is reported that the midfielder could move on from the Hammers in the quest for silverware. The Blues are prepared to offer around £200,000-a-week as wages for the midfielder. He won’t come on the cheap with the Hammers valuing him at £80m. Sportslens view: The ...
‘If he wants to come to Liverpool’: John Barnes suggests £100m star would be perfect for Klopp
Former Liverpool winger and club legend, John Barnes, has suggested that Declan Rice would be a good fit for the Reds. West Ham will need to make a decision on Rice who has rejected two contract offer extensions at the club. The 22-year-old, who has impressed heavily for England in Euro 2020, apparently wants to test himself at a bigger club. Rice has three years left on his current contract, plus an extra 12 months to run, and West Ham are expected to demand a fee in the region of £100 million for him. He has been linked with a move to Manchester United, but Barnes feel that Rice would be perfect for Liverpool. The former Liverpool hero has suggested that Rice is similar to Reds skipper, Jordan Henderson, in terms of their playing style. “There have been suggestions that Declan ...
‘Exceptional so far’ – Popular pundit hails West Ham star’s performance for England
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has had a very impressive tournament with England so far. The 22-year-old has formed a quality partnership alongside the Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips at the heart of England’s midfield. Rice established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League last season and he is showing his quality at the international level now. His ability to break up the opposition play and shield the back four has helped England stay well organized at the back and grind out clean sheets one after another. The Three Lions are yet to concede a single goal in the tournament and the likes of Rice and Phillips have been instrumental to their defensive form. Popular pundit and former Scotland international Chris Sutton has now reacted through the We...
