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      Declan Rice’s future confirmed by West Ham chairman hours after Conference League victory amid Arsenal links

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      WEST HAM owner David Sullivan has confirmed Declan Rice has played his last game for the club.The Hammers captain led his side to European glory after winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday.
      David Sullivan confirmed Declan Rice has played his last West Ham gameCredit: Getty
      But the final could end up being Rice’s last dance for West Ham after Sullivan confirmed he wants to leave.
      He told talkSPORT: “I think it has to be [his last game].
      “We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going.
      “You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
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      “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement – or several replacements.
      “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
      “It’s cost him £10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
      “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
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      Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Rice and the Gunners are reportedly the midfielder’s preferred destination.
      Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers’ £100million asking price.
      Arsenal fans are eager for their club to complete a deal for the England international, who is also believed to be wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea. More

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      Arsenal fans urge club to seal Declan Rice move as West Ham hero breaks silence on transfer plans

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      ARSENAL fans are pleading for Declan Rice’s arrival after the jubilant West Ham skipper spoke out on transfer rumours.The England midfielder says he will “see what happens” but for now is focused on celebrating Europa Conference League glory.
      Triumphant Declan Rice is expected to move this summer but ‘loves’ West HamCredit: Getty
      But Gunners’ supporters are more impatient, especially as some rival fans suggested Rice would be better off joining Bayern Munich.
      Jarrod Bowen’s lethal last-minute finish clinched the Hammers’ first major trophy since 1980 with a 2-1 defeat of Fiorentina.
      Rice was in tears afterwards and particularly emotional in a lengthy embrace with manager David Moyes.
      The 24-year-old then told BT Sport: “There’s a lot of speculation about my future, obviously there is interest from other clubs, that’s out there.
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      “But ultimately I’ve still got two years left at West Ham. I love this club, I love playing for this club.
      “There hasn’t been nothing yet, so my focus is playing for West Ham, enjoying tonight and seeing what happens.
      “I love this club, I’m captain of this club, I love it to pieces. Let’s just see what happens.”
      One fan responded by posting: “Next season at Arsenal lifting the Premier League.”
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      Another wrote: “Happy for Rice and West Ham, really hoping to see Rice in an Arsenal shirt next season.”
      Similar messages included: “Arsenal ahead of Bayern” and “LET’S GO. EDU GET IT DONE!!!”
      But other football enthusiasts cast doubt on who Rice will join AND his reported value.
      One argued: “If he wants to ever taste European glory again he should join Bayern.”
      A second said: “I’m still not convinced he’s worth £100m.”
      But maybe one post spoke more than others on Rice’s situation.
      It read: “Definitely time to leave, taken West Ham to success and unfortunately can’t take them much further. Time for him to leave and progress in his career.” More

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      Fiorentina ultras attack West Ham fans with fireworks, metal bars and chairs in mass brawl ahead of UECL final

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      SHOCK footage shows Fiorentina ultras attacking West Ham fans with fireworks and metal bars at a pub in Prague. Black-clad hooligans in hoodies and masks can be seen hurling chairs and flares toward a pub full of Irons fans.
      Footage shows Italian fans appearing to attack a West Ham pub
      The pub was left devastated as it was hit by flares, hurled chairs and broken glass
      Czech riot police stepped in to catch the Fiorentina hooligans
      Hoolies are seen wielding bars and hurling objects at West Ham fans
      Some 20,000 West Ham fans are in Prague for the Europa Conference League final which kicks off at Slavia Prague’s Eden Arena at 9pm local time.
      Hammers supporters had been enjoying the sunshine as the club seeks to secure its first major trophy for 43 years.
      But the scenes turn nasty when a group of approximately 50 Italian hooligans began attacking the pub – which had a banner outside that read: “Forever Blowing Bubbles”.
      Footage from multiple angles shows the gang descending on the bar, hurling chairs, throwing flares and fireworks, and wielding clubs and metal bars.
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      And a loud explosion can be heard as a bright flash is seen just outside the bar amongst a group of West Ham fans.
      Smoke can be seen rising from the pub, with the street reportedly left covered in broken glass.
      Czech police in riot gear could be seen chasing down groups of hooligans as they attempted to flee.
      One eyewitness told The Sun: “The mob attacked a couple of bars before police clocked on to them.
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      “A load of undercovers got hold of them after they tried to attack another one.
      “They all tried to attack a group of West Ham, but they were quickly floored by the police. 
      “The ultras didn’t want to stay and fight anyone. It was just a load of scumbags in black throwing chairs.”
      He added: “The atmosphere has been peaceful all day and both sets of fans have got on. Fiorentina, like many European clubs, has that hardcore element and this is what we’ve seen.”
      The ultras didn’t want to stay and fight anyone. It was just a load of scumbags in black throwing chairs.Witness
      Cops confirmed they arrested 16 Italian fans after the attack on the pub in Rytířská Street.
      Journalism student Alfie Mulligan tweeted: “Just been stood in a lovely bar in Prague … 50+ Fiorentina fans come round the corner shooting fireworks, armed with batons … but looks like a war hospital.
      “Completely unprovoked. Children in the bar. I got hit by a chair. This isn’t what the final was about.”
      He added: “Shambolic scenes from the Fiorentina support. I’ve never been so scared in my life.
      “Italian ultras. More like cowards. Completely unprovoked.”
      In a statement, Czech cops said: “Italy fans attacked West Ham fans in a bar in Rytířská Street, injuring three.
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      “One policeman was also attacked.
      “We have restricted the personal freedom of 16 people and we are currently investigating the whole incident.”
      Plain clothes police detain another fan in the street after the brawl
      Czech police revealed a picture of the arrested Italian fansCredit: Police Handout More

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      Cheeky West Ham fan leaves supporters in stitches after hijacking Stansted airport PA system ahead of European final

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      A CHEEKY West Ham fan hijacked the PA system at Stansted airport to deliver a message to travellers.Hammers fans from across the globe are currently flocking to Prague for Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
      West Ham will play Fiorentina in the Europa League Conference final on WednesdayCredit: Getty
      Hammers fans from across the globe have descended on Prague for the final against FiorentinaCredit: Reuters
      One cheeky supporter hijacked the PA system at Stansted Aiport to announce to travellers that the Irons are ‘massive’Credit: Twitter / @9euroFc
      The UK’s airports have been funnelling out Irons supporters to the Czech Republic in their droves over the last few days.
      And one happy Hammer decided to share his delight at their historic cup journey with the whole airport.
      Footage of the fan grabbing the PA system and issuing an impromptu announcement started doing the rounds on social media on Monday.
      He said: “This is a staff announcement, West Ham are massive!”
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      Footie fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Haha love it!!!”
      Another said: “Irons.”
      And another said: “A lot of feeling in that ….FFS.”
      Another chimed in: “Brilliant.”
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      One Hammers fan said: “Hahaha brilliant!!! West Ham are massive everywhere we goooo.”
      One of the lad’s pals said: “Only went for a quick wee and all of a sudden Dan’s voice is blaring through the loo tannoy.
      “FFS hahaha.”
      Hammers boss David Moyes is relishing Wednesday night’s final – which he never envisioned his troops taking part in at the start of the season.
      The Scot said: “If you’d have told anybody before I came in that we would finish sixth and seventh in the Premier League, get to the semi-final of a European competition [the 2021-22 Europa League].
      West Ham boss David Moyes never imagined his troops would be in the Europa League Conference finalCredit: AFP
      “And then the year after get to the final, they would have said, ‘No, that’s not true’.
      “There’s a lot of really good things going on and we have given lots of the West Ham supporters and the club lots of really good times.
      “Long may it continue.
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      “We want to try to keep it going, to grow it and to keep these sorts of moments happening.
      “To be in a cup final is special for West Ham. It’s been a while since we’ve been there.” More

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      Arsenal in huge Declan Rice transfer boost as Man Utd boss Ten Hag ‘turns to other priorities’

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      ARSENAL have allegedly received a huge Declan Rice transfer boost.The West Ham captain, 24, looks set to depart the London Stadium this summer.
      Arsenal appear to be in pole position to sign Declan Rice from West HamCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Hammers are demanding at least £100million for their academy graduate, despite his current contract expiring in 2024.
      And manager David Moyes recently admitted that there is a good chance” his influential skipper could leave the club at the end of this season – with James Ward-Prowse lined up as a possible replacement.
      Arsenal and Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Rice, with the Emirates side once the favourites to land him in a club-record transfer.
      Bayern were also weighing up a move for the Hammers ace and we reported last week how the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions were preparing to step-up their pursuit of the England midfielder.
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      However, it then emerged that Rice had snubbed a move to Germany and now The Athletic have claimed that Arsenal are leading the chase.
      United have been tracking the midfielder long-term and are still “keeping abreast of Rice’s situation going into the summer”.
      But they also claim that “the fee being quoted and manager Erik ten Hag’s priorities lying elsewhere mean a turnaround is required for a formal approach from Old Trafford” to West Ham.
      Rice is currently preparing for what is expected to be his last match for the Hammers in Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
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      Meanwhile, Ten Hag looks to be closing in on landing Mason Mount to bolster his midfield.
      The academy graduate looks set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer after reportedly agreeing terms with Man United
      The Red Devils will have to pay £70million plus add-ons if they want to sign Mount.
      Chelsea are prepared to let the England star run down the final year of his contract rather than sell him for a price below their current valuation.
      There have been talks between the two clubs after United agreed personal terms with Mount.
      But Chelsea are digging in amid interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and other clubs. More

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      Arsenal ‘make huge breakthrough in Declan Rice transfer race with West Ham & England ace preferring Gunners to Man Utd’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly made a huge breakthrough in their transfer chase of Declan Rice.The Gunners are among the clubs desperate to sign the West Ham and England star.
      Declan Rice is said to prefer the chance to join ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich also remain interested in the midfielder.
      However, the Mirror report Rice is ready to make it clear he favours a move to the Emirates – in a major boost for the North Londoners.
      Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers’ £100million asking price.
      But it is Arsenal who have been working hardest, with boss Mikel Arteta devising a plan to rebuild his midfield this summer around Rice.
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      That could see both Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka exit the club, with Rice and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo top of the transfer wish list.
      And the West Ham academy graduate – who was released by Chelsea aged 14 – appears keen to join the project.
      Rice has publicly insisted he remains fully focused on the Hammers for now, especially as he prepares to lead his team out in Prague for the Europa Conference League final on June 7.
      However, once the season is over, speculation will no doubt ramp up with Rice such an in-demand star.
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      Both he and best-mate Mason Mount are wanted in a summer rebuild at Old Trafford that also features England skipper Harry Kane.
      But Bayern fans were feeling confident when the popular Rice was filmed heading out for West Ham training and saying: “Guten morgan,” German for ‘hello’.
      West Ham are already said to have lined up a possible replacement for Rice in the shape of relegated Southampton’s captain James Ward-Prowse.
      Mikel Arteta wants to build his midfield around the England starCredit: Getty More

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      West Ham targeting TWO relegation-battling stars including England international to bolster attack after goal-shy season

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      WEST HAM have identified Leeds midfielder Jack Harrison and Leicester’s Harvey Barnes as summer transfer targets.Leeds and Leicester are sat in the bottom three going into the final weekend, with the latter needing to beat West Ham if they are to have any chance of surviving.
      Jack Harrison is being targeted by West HamCredit: Alamy
      With Harvey Barnes also on the Irons wishlistCredit: Getty
      David Moyes wants to bolster his ranks of homegrown talentCredit: Getty
      Foxes winger Barnes is being tracked by David Moyes as well as Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
      The 25-year-old is expected to leave whether Leicester beat relegation or not.
      Though dropping to the Championship would see the Foxes have to drop their £50million asking price.
      Barnes has 12 goals and one assist in 33 Premier League appearances this campaign, impressive numbers given the struggles at the King Power this season.
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      Harrison, 26, has four goals and seven assists for Leeds, who face Tottenham on the final day having lost 3-1 to West Ham on Sunday.
      The Hammers are looking to add players ready to hit the ground running in the Premier League this summer after a season where a number of arrivals from abroad have taken too long to settle.
      Lucas Paqueta has hit form in recent weeks but took a long time to get used to the Premier League.
      Meanwhile, Gianluca Scamacca and Thilo Kherer have also struggled.
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      Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse has been identified as a potential target.
      However, West Ham are waiting to hear how much the relegated Saints will demand for the midfielder.
      Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha has also emerged as a target to replace Declan Rice, who is being chased by Arsenal and Manchester United this summer.
      The Cottagers would be reluctant to let the Portuguese leave after just one season at the club, though they could be tempted by an offer of £50m.
      West Ham, so far, have indicated they’d be prepared to pay around £40m. More

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      West Ham ‘expect Man Utd to HIJACK Arsenal’s transfer bid for Declan Rice’ as they hold out for huge fee

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      WEST HAM believe Manchester United will hijack Arsenal’s hunt for Declan Rice.The Hammers are confident of getting their full asking price of £100million-plus for their England midfielder.
      Declan Rice will be the subject of a huge transfer tug of war this summerCredit: Getty
      Boss David Moyes admits he expects to lose his skipper this summer.
      But Rice, 24, has two years left on his contract.
      That means an expected club record bid from Arsenal of £92m with add-ons might not be enough.
      The Daily Mail say the Hammers are ready to hold out for much more as they believe United are preparing a bigger offer.
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      It comes as the Gunners reportedly line up three alternatives to Rice.
      Manager Mikel Arteta is still keen on Brighton anchorman Moises Caicedo after two failed bids in January.
      And Real Sociedad’s one-cap Spaniard Martin Zubimendi remains on the radar.
      The third name mentioned is Wolves captain Ruben Neves.
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      The £45million-rated Portugal ace has also been linked with United and Liverpool.
      Arsenal might hope Old Trafford Erik ten Hag continues to prioritise a world-class frontman for his summer transfer activities.
      United’s prime strike targets Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen could cost a similarly-massive amount to Rice and use up the majority of their transfer budget. More