David Moyes provides huge Declan Rice transfer update amid Newcastle United, Arsenal and Man Utd speculation

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The summer transfer window is set to be dominated by speculation over Declan Rice’s future.

Rice is a wanted man this summer with Newcastle United, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all linked with a move for the Three Lions midfielder. Any deal for Rice would likely cost in excess of £100m, however, despite this huge price tag, Hammers boss David Moyes has revealed there ‘is a good chance’ that the midfielder will leave the London Stadium this summer.

Moyes said: "We honestly hope he stays. We'd love for him to be a West Ham player but we are aware that might not be the case at the end of the season.

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"So that's one of the scenarios around planning. There are plans that we have Dec here but we're also fully aware there is a good chance we won't have him."

Rice put in a Man of the Match performance against the Magpies at St James’ Park back in February and Newcastle have been linked with an ambitious move for him this summer - although Arsenal are believed to be favourites for his signature.

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