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'West Ham the best place for me’ - Man City target Rice

The midfielder has enjoyed a superb season for the Hammers and is considered one of the best up-and-coming young players in the Premier League

West Ham's Declan Rice has claimed he had no intentions of leaving the club, despite admitting he was surprised at how long it took for them to offer him a new long-term contract.

Rice penned a five-and-a-half year deal at the end of December , putting to an end speculation linking him with both Manchester clubs.

The teenager made 31 first-team appearances last season, but for many, this has been Rice’s breakthrough year.