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‘Man Utd & City would want Rice’ – West Ham legend sees Chelsea being keen as well

Tony Cottee is among those to have been impressed by the 20-year-old’s development, with interest expected to build from Premier League giants

Manchester rivals United and City “would want” Declan Rice, says West Ham legend Tony Cottee, while Chelsea are also expected to show interest once their recruitment ban is lifted.

Transfer talk has built steadily around the versatile 20-year-old in recent times.

A move at club level from centre-half to a holding midfield post has seen his stock rise domestically, while allowing him to switch international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to England.