£150m is the price for Rice: West Ham are demanding a British RECORD to cash in on the England star this summer after accepting he won’t sign a new deal… with Man United ready to pounce but hoping the price will drop if no other clubs come in
Manchester United have emerged recently as front runners for Declan RiceChelsea were also previously interested before hitting financial struggles Midfielder has been key to club’s excellent run to the Europa League last eightThe Hammers have also emerged as a top six challenging club in recent years
West Ham will demand a record transfer fee of £150million as they prepare to sell England midfielder Declan Rice this summer.
The London club have fought a losing battle trying to persuade Rice to sign a new contract and privately accept they will have to cash in at the end of the season.
But manager David Moyes and the West Ham board are determined not to sell at anything less than £150m. That is £50m more than Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish when they broke the British record last summer.
West Ham United are ready to demand a British transfer record of £150million for Declan Rice
David Moyes has given up hope of convincing his star man to remain at the London Stadium
Manchester United are the leading suitors for Rice as they look to replace Paul Pogba, who will leave Old Trafford on a free transfer in the summer. Chelsea had been in the hunt but are now unable to buy players after the Government sanctioning of owner Roman Abramovich.
Rice is known to be interested in a move to United but it remains to be seen if the club can stretch to that kind of figure. United are also likely to need a striker ahead of next season.
Equally, West Ham may find that Chelsea’s problems adversely impact their…