Declan Rice: David Moyes admits England midfielder could leave West Ham - 'Good chance we don't have him'

Declan Rice may not be a West Ham player next season, boss David Moyes has admitted, in the clearest hint yet of a big-money transfer for the England midfielder. Rice has long been linked with a move away from the Hammers, but with the 24-year-old's contract due to expire in June 2024, his current club appear to be faced with the unenviable dilemma of either selling him this summer, or keeping him and risk of losing him for nothing next year.

Ad Rumoured suitors for the 41-cap Three Lions star include a number of the Premier League's top clubs, such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. UEFA Europa Conference LeagueDeclan Rice would start for any team in Europe, claims Joe Cole20 HOURS AGO Speaking to press ahead of his side's trip to Brentford on Sunday, Moyes said: “We honestly hope Dec stays, that is the biggest thing.

“We would love him to be a West Ham player but we are aware that might not be the case. That is one of the scenarios.

“Our plans are to have Dec here but we are also fully aware there is a good chance that we don’t have him.” The Hammers have turned their domestic season around after a long fight against relegation, beating Manchester United 1-0 last weekend to move themselves out of trouble. “Again, he was outstanding tonight, but I thought we had some really big performers,” Moyes said of Rice following the win over Erik ten Hag's side.

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