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title: "West Ham United: Declan Rice could stay at London Stadium"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-03-28T16:35:03Z"
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# West Ham United: Declan Rice could stay at London Stadium

**According to West Ham United insiders Claret & Hugh, there is a general belief that Declan Rice will remain at the club for at least another year.**

### The Lowdown: Rice exit rumours

The 23-year-old has been at the centre of abundant transfer speculation emerging from all over the globe this season. According to [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/07/01/exclusive-declan-rice-turns-two-west-ham-contract-offers/), he rejected two new contract offers from the east London club last summer.

Following this year’s disappointing January transfer window, [Eurosport](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers-1/2021-2022/west-ham-united-braced-for-declan-rice-bids-amid-interest-from-manchester-united-manchester-city-che_sto8749386/story.shtml) reported that Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United were all interested in signing the midfielder in the summer.

Whilst it was widely accepted that it would take a [£100m bid](https://www.90min.com/posts/david-moyes-revises-declan-rice-100m-price-tag) to secure the England international’s services, the Irons [reportedly raised the asking price](https://www.90min.com/posts/david-moyes-revises-declan-rice-100m-price-tag) to a staggering £120m.

[West Ham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-developments-4/)

### The Latest: Claret & Hugh’s major update

Over the past week, West Ham have further increased Rice’s price tag, which is now reported to be a sensational [£150m](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10641265/West-Ham-slap-150MILLION-transfer-fee-star-midfielder-Declan-Rice.html), and club insiders [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/declans-possible-destiny-as-contract-demands-fade/) have now shared the latest news on the whole situation.

They have reported that there is a general belief that the Hammers vice-captain will remain in east London for another year at least.

By upping the asking price to £150m, West Ham will now offer Rice a new deal at the end of the season in order to keep him at the club for as long as possible.

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### The Verdict: Crucial to the Irons

At just 23 years of age, Rice has already amassed [183 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/leistungsdaten/spieler/357662) for the Hammers, putting himself in the frame to achieve club legend status.

Using statistical analysis, [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/west-ham-united/37) have rated the midfielder as West Ham’s best player this season as he has averaged a brilliant 7.19 rating in the league, starting [all but two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/leistungsdaten/spieler/357662) top-flight matches.

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This is further illustrated by his underlying stats. Over the past year, Rice has ranked in the 95th percentile for interceptions and the 94th percentile for pass completion rate and progressive carries (via [FB Ref](https://fbref.com/en/players/1c7012b8/Declan-Rice)).

Therefore, with his importance to David Moyes’ side beyond doubt, getting the England midfielder to sign a new deal with the club would be a massive piece of business.

***In other news: [West Ham United: Irons have edge in Joe Worrall transfer race](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-lead-joe-worrall-transfer-race/)***