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West Ham United fans react to possible contract extension for Declan Rice

A section on West Ham United fans on Twitter have urged the club to finalise a new contract with star midfielder Declan Rice.

Rice has developed into an important figure at the heart of the Hammers’ midfield and he played a key role for the club last term as they avoided relegation from the top-flight.

He was the subject of interest from Chelsea earlier this summer, but a deal never materialised as they were unlikely to meet the reported £80m price tag.

According to The Sun, the hierarchy are now keen on keeping hold of the 21-year-old and they are ready to double his current wages worth £60,000-a-week.