West Ham player once the transfer window shuts, according to Hammers assistant manager Alan Irvine. The England international is a target for West Ham's London rivals Chelsea, who have spent close to £230million revamping their squad this summer.
According to reports, Blues boss Frank Lampard will tempt the east Londoners' resolve to retain the 21-year-old's services by tabling a £40million bid.But Irvine is confident the midfielder won't end up swapping the London Stadium for Stamford Bridge."Oh absolutely," he said when asked if he expected Rice to stay. "Declan is extremely happy at the club, he’s obviously been captain today in Mark’s absence."And you see the way the lad’s playing that he’s certainly not someone who has other things on.
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