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Michael Mutch

Ex West Ham goalkeeper makes Declan Rice January transfer claim after Champions League remarks

Former West Ham United goalkeeper David James believes Declan Rice could leave the club as early as January.

The Hammers captain has been at the centre of much transfer talk recently after relaying to the press his desire to play in the Champions League. Rice has been on the radar of most of the Premier League’s elite for some time, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool heavily linked with the England international.

The 23-year-old has been a key figure for England at the World Cup in Qatar, starting in all three group games against Iran, USA and Wales ahead of Sunday night’s last 16 tie against Senegal. When asked if playing in the World Cup had added to his hunger to be playing in the biggest competitions domestically, Rice responded: “Yeah, 100%.

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