West Ham could sell Declan Rice for the right price

When West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini was questioned about Rice’s future at the club, the manager surprised everyone by admitting they would listen to good offers.

“In that case (transfer) as always it’s just a matter of price. Maybe the big teams decide to pay an important amount of money. If it’s a good deal for the club and it’s a good deal for the player and he improves with his career, they can do it.

Manuel Pellegrini told reporters when questioned about Rice

With Rice contracted to West Ham until 2024, Manuel Pellegrini’s admission should encourage all potential suitors. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a known admirer of the English defensive midfielder who can also play as a centre-back. Now that Ole has been confirmed as the full-time manager of Manchester United, his next major challenge is to build a squad capable of challenging for the title and if he manages to sign Rice, it will be deliver a statement to the rest of the big 6.

Manchester City are in the market for a defensive midfielder to replace Fernandinho in the long term and have been heavily linked with Saul Niguez. With Fernandinho already 34 and Gundagon stalling contract negotiations, Pep Guardiola might consider bidding for Rice who would qualify as a home grown player.

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