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'The clock is ticking on his career': Joe Cole says every top-tier club expect Real Madrid will be looking to sign Declan Rice... and admits the England international should join a side challenging for the Champions League places

Joe Cole says every top-tier club in Europe, expect from Real Madrid, will be looking to sign Declan Rice in the summer.

The 24-year-old England international is expected to leave in West Ham in a big-move when his contract at the club expires in the summer of 2024.

Cole says he wouldn't be surprised is Rice left West Ham as he previously spoke about his desire to play Champions League football while away at the World Cup.

'Every club in Europe will be looking at Declan because of what he brings to the team,' Cole told BTSport.