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'He is going to LEAVE': Charlie Austin tips Declan Rice to move on from West Ham in the summer if they fall short in their bid to break into the Champions League places

Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin thinks Declan Rice will leave West Ham this summer if the club fail to secure Champions League football.

After finishing sixth in the Premier League last season, the Irons have impressed again this time around, and they currently sit just a point outside the top four.

Rice has been central to their success, but Austin feels that the 23-year-old will opt to move on if David Moyes' side miss out on Europe's elite club competition.

Declan Rice has had another strong season at the heart of West Ham's midfield in 2021-22
His performances still might not be enough to get West Ham into the top four, though

'I know everyone keeps going on about it, but Declan Rice is going to come up again,' he told talkSPORT.