West Ham will demand £100m for Declan Rice in an attempt to dissuade Manchester United from making a move for the midfielder.
The England international has enjoyed a fine start to the season, helping Manuel Pellegrini’s men to a place in the top three of the Premier League after seven games.
Rice’s excellent form has not escaped the attention of Manchester United, who will look to strengthen their squad when the transfer window reopens in January.
Rice excelled in that role and won the Players’ Player of the Year award at West Ham, as well as a place on the shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Year prize.
But according to the Daily Express, West Ham will demand a British record £100m before sanctioning the sale of one of their prized assets.
That price tag will make United think twice about launching a move for the Englishman, although they did pay a world-record fee for a defender in acquiring Harry Maguire for £80m in August.
West Ham remain third in the Premier League after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
