While West Ham fans won’t want to entertain the prospect, speculation continues to mount over a potential exit for star man Declan Rice in the near future.
The midfielder has established himself as one of the Premier League preeminent talents, and it’s no great surprise that he is quickly becoming one of the divisions most sought-after too.
A host of high-profile clubs have been touted as suitors for the 23-year-old in recent times, and despite the fact that his current deal with the Hammers doesn’t expire until 2024, he is likely to remain a mainstay of the gossip columns for the foreseeable future.
But who is leading the race to land Rice?
We’ve taken a look at the latest market prices below...
1. Newcastle United - 20/1
The Toon Army have plenty of money to spend, and it’s hardly surprising to see them linked with a player of Rice’s calibre these days. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
2. Liverpool - 8/1
The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for Rice’s England teammate Jude Bellingham, but could they decide to focus on a player with a much greater level of Premier League experience? (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
3. Manchester City - 7/1
City spent big on Jack Grealish last summer, and are yet to see much of a return for their investment, but it’s hard to see them having the same issue with Rice - should they win the race for his signature. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
4. Manchester United - 6/1
United have arguably been linked with Rice more than anyone else, and there’s no doubting that they need substantial midfield reinforcements. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)