Ridiculous Rice story emerges
The Daily Express has decided to run the story and is as likely as Fulham winning the Title or of one of their crazy weather forecast stories becoming a reality!.
It is based on Spurs being ready to move for him should they lose Christian Eriksen with Real Madrid keen on the player.
Spurs were of course linked with Declan ahead of his new contract extension but of course he showed no interest whatsoever in being at any other club than ours.
And the idea that we would be interested in doing any deal – never mind at a ridiculous £35 million is entirely out of the question as confirmed by ClaretandHugh’s senior sources who told us on the phone: “That’s just utter nonsense. There is no way we will even think about selling the player.”
At the time of signing his new deal Rice said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have got the contract done, signed and to commit my future to the Club until 2024. I’m absolutely ecstatic.
“I’ve had the support from the fans, from the players and from the manager and now, to get it done and commit myself to this Club is a very special moment and I’m over the moon.
“I’ve now played 50 games for the first team and I’m progressing week-in, week-out, learning from a top manager and top players.
“I’m still young, so to put more years on my contract and keep developing here is the best thing for me to do now.
“With the support of the manager, the players, everyone, it was the right thing to do.”