West Ham United are taking a leaf out of Tottenham Hotspur's book in their efforts to keep hold of England midfielder Declan Rice.
Rice, 23, has worn the captain's armband for the Hammers for much of the campaign as skipper Mark Noble nears the end of his career. Manchester United have long been linked with a move for the Euro 2020 star, as have Chelsea, but the asking price remains a potential sticking point with suggestions any buyer will need to break the transfer record for an English player..
Spurs managed to fend off interest in Harry Kane over the summer amid Manchester City's interest, with the north London side pricing out the reigning Premier League champions. And, as West Ham continue to push for European qualification, they are taking a similar approach.
