Hammers make Declan contract decision

CandH Exclusive by Hughie Southon

West Ham have parked all contract discussions with Declan Rice until the end of the season.

It’s well known the player has turned down a couple of offers from the club and that their response  has been to make it clear a massive new deal is waiting whenever he wants to put pen to paper.

He comes out of contract in 2024 and there is a year’s option involved with the club regularly claiming there have been no bids or, ever, inquiries.

However, that could change in the summer as the game recovers from the financial impact of the covid 19 pandemic.

The likelihood is that guided by his father Sean there’s a possibility Dec will want to consider offers from Champions League clubs.

ClaretandHugh contacted Rice snr several weeks ago by text, phone and e-mail in order to gain an insight on their position following national newspaper reports but sadly received no response so we are in no position to give his view.

However, the club have put all talks on hold as they don’t want the player distracted by such issues during a seriously important season