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title: "West Ham: Fans react to Declan Rice transfer update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-fans-react-to-declan-rice-transfer-update/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sean Clifford"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-07-06T16:32:55Z"
modified: "2021-07-06T16:32:55Z"
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# West Ham: Fans react to Declan Rice transfer update

**Chelsea are set to bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice after the conclusion of EURO 2020, as cited by respected Blues reporter Simon Phillips on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1412356306221125639).**

Enjoying a fantastic 2020/21 season, the 22-year-old was ever present for the Hammers, registering three goal contributions in 35 appearances for his current employers; two goals and one assist \[[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/leistungsdaten/spieler/357662/plus/0?saison=2020)\].

Now embroiled in a chase for international major tournament glory, the midfielder has been a standout performer for the Three Lions, making 22 ball recoveries in five fixtures \[[UEFA EURO 2020](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/teams/players/250083732--declan-rice/statistics/)\].

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Allegedly courting interest from UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea, he will not agitate for a transfer request, but could seriously consider his future if the Blues make a mooted [£60 million bid](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnkPmxcekvI).

In light of these rumours, no wonder loads of Irons diehards took to Twitter to rubbish the report and sing the praises of their star asset.

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### West Ham United fans react:

Replying to the news from Eurosport’s Dean Jones, via Phillips on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1412356306221125639), here is how some supporters reacted to the Rice news:

**“Won’t bid remotely close to what we want so this is a non-starter. What happened to the fact Lampard pushed for Rice and the Chelsea board were seriously against it? That all forgotten now…”**

Credit: [@Hayds\_](https://twitter.com/Hayds_/status/1412370114222170113)

**“What a joke”**

Credit: [@fahrinaufal\_](https://twitter.com/fahrinaufal_/status/1412366556344901633)

**“You don’t believe that do you”**

Credit: [@WestHam\_Central](https://twitter.com/WestHam_Central/status/1412358689986646019)

**“keep dreaming”**

Credit: [@MarcinPochojka](https://twitter.com/MarcinPochojka/status/1412368755372482564)

**“people will believe anything these days”**

Credit: [@Kieran1250](https://twitter.com/Kieran1250/status/1412362974405275650)

**“You lot won’t pay the fee so he will stay.”**

Credit: [@SeanSweeney09](https://twitter.com/SeanSweeney09/status/1412367710458204161)

**In other news, West Ham fans react to a [pre-season update](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-fans-react-to-hammers-training-update/).**