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West Ham 'may be forced to sell £70m Chelsea target Declan Rice' as David Moyes eyes new signings this summer

West Ham's summer business could hinge on the future of Declan Rice, who the Hammers may be forced to sell in order to fund new signings.

Rice was crucial in midfield as David Moyes masterminded a late charge out of the relegation zone, finishing the 2019-20 campaign in 16th, five points clear of the drop.

The 21-year-old didn't miss a minute of the Premier League season and has attracted attention from boyhood club Chelsea, who are weighing-up a bid for the £70m-rated midfielder.

West Ham could be forced to sell star-man Declan Rice this summer to fund transfer business
The midfielder was crucial in the Hammers' survival this season and is targeted by Chelsea

The midfielder was crucial in the Hammers' survival this season and is targeted by Chelsea

Frank Lampard is conducting a Chelsea overhaul and could put a u00a370m bid in for the star

While they would prefer to keep the England international, the Hammers may be forced to let the youngster leave in order to fund bids for Moyes' transfer targets, according to the Sun.