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title: "West Ham United: Paul Robinson drops Declan Rice transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-paul-robinson-drops-declan-rice-transfer-claim/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-04-14T13:15:57Z"
modified: "2021-04-14T13:15:57Z"
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# West Ham United: Paul Robinson drops Declan Rice transfer claim

**Speaking to[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/declan-rice-has-dropped-big-hint-on-west-ham-future-after-pictures-emerge-robinson/) after West Ham United [images emerged](https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1381245624939581443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1381245624939581443%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.footballinsider247.com%2Fdeclan-rice-has-dropped-big-hint-on-west-ham-future-after-pictures-emerge-robinson%2F) of Declan Rice celebrating in the stands last weekend, pundit Paul Robinson has dropped a transfer claim involving the Englishman.**

Rice is currently [sidelined with a knee injury](https://www.footballinsider247.com/declan-rice-has-dropped-big-hint-on-west-ham-future-after-pictures-emerge-robinson/) and had to watch from the stands as the Hammers pick up a vital three points in the race for an unprecedented European finish.

Goals from Jesse Lingard (x2) and Jarrod Bowen were eventually enough to fight off a Leicester City side determined to mount a late comeback.

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### Robinson drops Rice transfer claim

David Moyes’ men managed to cling on for a [3-2 win at the London Stadium](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNczvS8EtWY), with images emerging during the encounter of sidelined star Rice [appearing over the moon.](https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1381245624939581443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1381245624939581443%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.footballinsider247.com%2Fdeclan-rice-has-dropped-big-hint-on-west-ham-future-after-pictures-emerge-robinson%2F)

In reaction to these photos, Robinson has claimed the 22-year-old will be ‘licking his lips’ at the prospect of Champions League football next season and is very unlikely to go anywhere this summer amid[transfer links.](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-decision-declan-rice-future-man-utd-city-chelsea-exclusive)

“I think the likelihood of being in Europe and potentially even the Champions League make Declan Rice’s decision easier,” explained Robinson to [Football Insider.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/declan-rice-has-dropped-big-hint-on-west-ham-future-after-pictures-emerge-robinson/)

“West Ham will be able to attract top players to the club this summer if they finish in Europe.

“They have made huge stride as a club this season and why would you want to leave?

“You can see that he is very happy at the moment and I am sure he will be licking his lips at the prospect of playing in Europe in front of a packed London Stadium.

“I cannot see him going anywhere this summer.”

### Transfer Tavern take

As West Ham continue to exceed all expectations, we also believe that Rice definitely won’t be going anywhere.

The midfield maestro has been a crucial cog in Moyes’ system this season, making a brilliant two interceptions per game in the Premier League before his injury ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/332325/Show/Declan-Rice)).

As a result, GSB and co reportedly value him at somewhere around £100 million ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12239546/declan-rice-david-moyes-says-west-ham-midfielder-is-worth-more-than-100m)), and in this climate, it’s very unlikely any club will be able to afford that – even if Rice did want to leave.

***In other news: West Ham eyeing this colossus, find out more[here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-hammers-interested-in-move-for-omar-colley/)***