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title: "Liverpool: Reds not in the race to sign Declan Rice"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-03-26T12:15:20Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds not in the race to sign Declan Rice

**Liverpool are not believed to be one of the big clubs interested in signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice in the summer transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Rice enjoying superb season

The Hammers have enjoyed an excellent season under David Moyes, and while a number of players have stood out, Rice has arguably been their star man.

He has been one of the Premier League’s outstanding midfielders in 2021/22, [starting 28 matches](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/332325/Show/Declan-Rice) and averaging a hugely impressive 91.1% pass completion rate.

The England international has also been [hailed](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/declan-rice-west-ham-best-defensive-midfielder-in-the-world-b965146.html) as ‘world-class’ by David Hunt, the former head of academy recruitment at West Ham, who added that he is the best on the planet in his position currently.

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### The Latest: Liverpool not keen on move

Although there looks set to be a battle for Rice’s signature this summer, a source has informed [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-liverpool-interest-in-declan-rice-as-klopp-stance-revealed/) that Liverpool are not in the running, even though Jurgen Klopp is an admirer.

This comes as a pretty sharp twist from [previous reports](https://www.givemesport.com/87970021-liverpool-transfer-news-jurgen-klopp-sent-message-over-conversation-for-declan-rice), which suggested FSG could indeed make a big-money move for the east London’s rising star.

Instead, it is Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea who are tussling for his signature.

[Latest Liverpool transfer news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-liverpool-transfer-news-25/)

### The Verdict: Right decision by Reds

While Rice is maturing into a formidable player for West Ham, there is no need for Liverpool to sign a player of ilk, given the brilliance of Fabinho in the No.6 role.

Both he and Rice play in a similar position, with Klopp’s [4-3-3](https://howtheyplay.com/team-sports/Tactical-Analysis-on-Liverpool-Fcs-4-3-3-formation) system offering room for only one defensive midfielder while David Moyes’[4-2-3-1](https://www.rdftactics.com/post/moyes-4-2-3-1-west-ham-masterclass-tactical-analysis-fm21-tactic) affords two spots. Keeping them both happy would be hard for Klopp, with a more attack-minded No.8 such as Jude Bellingham making more sense.

The report does state that a new midfielder is a primary aim for Liverpool this summer, which bodes well, but expect to see Rice make a big-money move to one of the Reds’ rivals instead of heading to Anfield.

***In other news, Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-reds-leading-the-way-for-trent-kone-doherty/).***