MX23RW : Monday, December 23 11:04:46| >> :120:3618:3618:

West Ham United 'want in excess of £100m for Arsenal-linked Declan Rice'

West Ham 'want in excess of £100m for Arsenal-linked Rice'
© Reuters
Arsenal will have to pay in excess of £100m to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United this summer, according to a report.

West Ham United are reportedly willing to sell Declan Rice during this summer's transfer window but are determined to hold out for a fee in excess of £100m.

The 24-year-old's future is currently the subject of much speculation, as he is widely expected to push for a move away from the Hammers at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Arsenal appear to have emerged as the favourites for his signature, and it has been suggested that the Gunners are looking to sign him for around £80m this summer.

However, according to the Evening Standard, while David Moyes's side are resigned to losing him, they are not prepared to sell for under their valuation.

The report claims that West Ham want 'well over £100m' for the England international, who has a contract at the London Stadium until June 2024, with the option of an additional 12 months.

West Ham United's Declan Rice in action with Leeds United's Marc Roca on January 4, 2023© Reuters

Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City have also been linked with the midfielder, but the strongest interest is believed to be arriving from Arsenal.

Rice has again been a key player for Moyes's side this season, making 25 appearances in all competitions, contributing one goal and three assists in the process.

However, a disappointing campaign for West Ham has left the capital side down in 18th spot in the Premier League table, boasting just 15 points from their opening 19 matches.

Speaking during the 2022 World Cup, Rice suggested that he was looking to leave the Hammers in the near future.

"One hundred per cent I want to play in the Champions League," Rice told reporters in Qatar. "For the last two or three years I've been saying that.

England midfielder Declan Rice pictured with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate on November 21, 2022© Reuters

"I've been playing consistently well for my club and I feel like I really want to keep pushing. I see my friends here who are playing Champions League and for big trophies.

"You only get one career and at the end you want to look back at what you've won and the biggest games you've played in. I really want to do that."

Rice made his debut for West Ham in 2017, and he has now represented the Hammers on 220 occasions in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and contributing 13 assists in the process.

Arsenal are believed to be optimistic of signing the Hammers captain ahead of next season, having identified him as their leading target during the summer market.

ID:504451:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect5000:
Written by
Matt Law

Declan Rice future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Declan Rice

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Declan Rice in West Ham United training on October 12, 2022
Read Next:
Arsenal 'confident over summer deal for Declan Rice'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!