Virals: European giants 'sure to be there' should West Ham sell Declan Rice

Real Madrid are the latest club linked with a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

The 23-year-old has been attracting plenty of domestic interest in recent months but there is now the first sure sign of admiration from further afield.

Previously touted by Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City, Rice is hot property owing to a host of stellar performances for club and country.

Speaking to wettfreunde, as cited by Madrid Xtra on Twitter, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that Carlo Ancelotti would be keen on taking the Englishman to Spain.