Declan Rice and Harry Kane face a similar summer transfer decision as both decide on their next move.
The England internationals are heading into the final year of their contracts at West Ham and Tottenham respectively. Both may well move on in the summer with Kane a top target for United and Rice having been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
And former Spurs, West Ham and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham feels the time might be right for Rice to move on from the capital.
"I think Declan’s situation is similar to Harry’s at Spurs,” said Sheringham, speaking to Lord Ping. “Obviously, Declan hasn’t been at West Ham for the same amount of time (as Harry Kane at Tottenham), but I don’t think that any of the West Ham fans would begrudge him for wanting to move on in the summer.
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"He’s given the club great years of service. He is a very influential player for West Ham, a big player for England. I’m sure the West Ham fans would love him to stay, but I think he will have his pick of the top clubs in the summer."
Rice and West Ham remain in contention for a trophy this season with the club in the last four of the Europa Conference League. But domestically they have struggled and remain too close to the relegation zone for comfort. The Premier League form is one reason why Rice might seek a summer move.
"I said at the start of the season it was going to be tough for West Ham because, like last year, they have to manage the constant churn of playing European football on a Thursday night and then Premier League football on a Sunday,” added Sheringham. “Playing in Europe is a relatively new experience for the club in recent years, so there is a lot of excitement that comes with that, and the fans love that experience.
"Sometimes you can experience a bit of a crash off the back of a European game – when you’re back from Europe and you’re playing Southampton away or Leeds at home, it just isn’t as exciting. You know that the games are coming thick and fast and it can be hard to manage your domestic and European duties with a small squad.”
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