Rice staying at West Ham

“Don’t get me wrong, I think I’ve got the ability to play for a club like that.”

“But it’s all about the timing and I don’t think the timing is right for me at all. I’ve still got so much to learn.

“I’m loving it at West Ham, the connection between me and the supporters is special. I’ve become one of the fans’ favourites and the manager likes me.”

Those are the word of West Ham United star Declan Rice, who has made it perfectly clear that he is currently planning on staying in East London with the club. He has always been a guy who is committed to the Hammers, but in he midst of great speculation over his future, some wondered whether or not he would abandon that approach.

Instead, though, he will be one of the club’s featured stars throughout the course of the season as they go in search of a top half finish – and maybe even beyond.