READ MORE: Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: Declan Rice goodbye, Lionel Messi move, Caicedo dealĭiscussing the summer window with BT Sport after the Fiorentina victory, he said: 'Look at the moment, there's obviously a lot of speculation going on about my future. However, the Hammers captain has given little away on his future when breaking his silence on a potential transfer, referring to the final two-years he has remaining on his contract. With that in mind, a sale this summer becomes all the more plausible.Īrsenal's approach comes as little surprise, given Mikel Arteta's desire to revamp his midfield ranks over the coming summer window. With two-years remaining on his contract at the London Stadium, much discussion has been held over where the future may lie for Rice, with his value likely to plummet in the final year of the contract as a free transfer nears.

If that is to be the England international's final game for the club, there may be no better way for him to sign out and find pastures new. It's the first time in 43-years that West Ham have lifted a major trophy, with Rice joining some of the elite names of past captains to hold silverware. Lucas Paqueta's cutting through ball played Jarrod Bowen one-on-one with the goalkeeper, where he managed to slot the ball home to win the game. An enthralling final between the Irons and Fiorentina played out as Said Benrahma's penalty was cancelled out by Giacomo Bonaventura's strike.Ĭhances came and went at either end in the final knockings of the game, but there was to be one last twist in the 90th minute. Rice cemented his place in the history books on Wednesday night as he guided the Hammers to European glory as club captain in the Europa Conference League. It comes as football.london understands that Arsenal have made the 24-year-old a top priority in the upcoming transfer window, with reports claiming Manchester United are also in the race.

Declan Rice has been coy on his future at West Ham, admitting there is interest from other clubs, but refusing to be drawn on whether he will leave the London club this summer.

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