‘No big panic’ over Rice’s West Ham future, insists Moyes

West Ham boss David Moyes is not worried about Declan Rice’s future after he reportedly rejected a third contract offer from the club.

Earlier this week, Fabrizio Romano claimed that Rice has rejected fresh terms and is “open” to a move away this summer.

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The England international has been excellent in recent seasons and is unsurprisingly attracting interest from numerous big clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd.

He started on the bench for the Hammers against Chelsea on Sunday with Moyes looking ahead to his side’s Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek.

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Moyes was asked about Rice’s future following the 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge, with the Scot insisting that the club’s hierarchy see no cause to panic.

Declan Rice, warming up in front of the West Ham fans and smiling when they sing: “Declan Rice, he left cos’ you’re sh*t.”

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The former Everton boss said (via the Standard): “I’ve said it [where I stand] and I think we have said what we think.

“We like Dec and he’s got three-and-a-half years to go on his contract so I don’t think there is any big panic.

“Maybe he just wants more money. People do turn down contracts. It is not unusual for players at clubs to turn down contracts, maybe it is a negotiation tactic.”

Moyes is somewhat prepared for Rice’s inevitable departure, but he believes that West Ham can survive without the