Former West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp believes Declan Rice is worth 'every penny' as speculation continues to link him with a summer transfer.
The Hammers captain played a key role in their 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday afternoon, moving the club seven points clear of relegation with three games left to play.
And Rice's performances over the past 18 months for club and country have seen him linked with various clubs in the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and United among the front runners.
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Naming the 24-year-old in his team of the week, Redknapp said Rice was key to the way in which David Moyes' side went about their business against the Red Devils and that he's worth the reported £100million the club have valued him.
"Declan Rice is a must in my side, yet again! I thought he was the best player on the park against United and controlled the game," said Redknapp.
"His leadership and energy in the middle of the park are so crucial to West Ham and he was intercepting passes all game long. I always hear debates about some of these rumoured transfer fees for Declan, he’s worth every penny."
Redknapp also highlighted Thilo Kehrer's display, the German helping West Ham keep a clean sheet and keeping Marcus Rashford under wraps for 90 minutes.
"I loved that West Ham performance against United, and Thilo Kehrer was right at the heart of it. I like this lad; he impressed me a lot. He had to keep Rashford quiet and did a great job all game. He’s a great athlete, and I like his versatility, he can play anywhere across the defence."
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