Next month, Declan Rice could become the first English player to lift a European Cup since Reece James, Ben Chillwell, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham clasped hands on the Champions League trophy in 2021.
He could become the first English captain to touch continental silverware since Jordan Henderson lifted the Champions League in 2019 should West Ham see off Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.
Rice could be playing for the big prize itself next season, the midfielder keen to play for a Champions League club. The question is whether that will be at Manchester United or not. ALSO READ: United given Rashford boost ahead of Chelsea fixture The Reds are one point away from securing a top four place and Erik ten Hag has said there has already been heightened transfer interest in the club.
West Ham boss David Moyes has conceded he is planning for Rice’s possible exit. Ten Hag is after a young midfielder as well as a striker this summer and recent performances may have made Rice more appealing to him.