Champions League as speculation grows around his future at West Ham.Rice has impressed hugely for the Hammers over the past two seasons, helping them to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
His performances have earned him admiring glances from several of West Ham's Premier League rivals and he is now regarded as one of the best midfielders in the top-flight.
But boss David Moyes has consistently rejected the suggestion that West Ham would sanction an exit for his captain. The Scot has even slapped a £150million price-tag on Rice's head amid increased attention from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
But Toure, who won three Premier League titles with Manchester City, believes that Rice needs to take a step up. And that progression can only come if he is playing in the Champions League, the former Ivory Coast international has claimed.Toure's transfer advice comes within days of Jack Wilshere branding Rice the best defensive midfielder in the world.
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