‘Might change’ - Journalist drops transfer claim involving ‘world class’ West Ham favourite

West Ham United could reportedly persuade Declan Rice to sign a new contract at the London Stadium if they were to win the Europa League, according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown.

The 23-year-old fan favourite still has more than three years remaining on his contract with the Irons, but there has recently been plenty of speculation surrounding the midfielder’s future after transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that the England international has turned down a third contract offer from his current employers.

It would seem as though David Moyes has tried to ward off any potential suitors by placing a staggering £150m price tag on the West Ham maestro, but it appears that there are still several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, who are interested in his services.

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Brown believes that the only reason Rice wants to leave the club is to have a greater chance to get his hands on silverware, but the journalist has suggested that should West Ham win the Europa League, it could convince the 29-cap international to stay in east London.

He told GiveMeSport: “We don’t know yet how desperate Rice is to get out of West Ham. Moyes said this could be a negotiating tactic just because he wants more money.

“He has been offered more money by West Ham and it’s clear that he’s ambitious and wants to win things too.

“West Ham could still win things this season. That might change his thinking.”

The Hammers are heading into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt with a 2-1 deficit to overcome, but the tie is far from over and could still easily be turned on its head.

The £67.5m-rated talisman, who was once