West Ham United believe they can transform into a 'real force' in the Premier League by keeping hold of Declan Rice and will not entertain any bids for the midfielder, according to reports.
Rice has been one of the top performing stars of the season for the Hammers and has helped push them into third place in the table - jumping above Liverpool after beating the Reds 3-2 on the weekend.
The Hammers are gunning for Europe after becoming galvanised under the leadership of David Moyes and Rice has become one of the focal points of the team, earning high praise from the likes of Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand and John Terry - who called him the best defensive midfielder in the world.