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      There’s NO doubt Arsenal target Declan Rice will leave West Ham in big-money summer transfer says Hammers legend

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      DECLAN RICE will leave West Ham this summer – and his desire to win trophies needs to be respected, according to Tony Cottee.The Hammers are bracing themselves for an almighty transfer saga as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United prepare bids to snap up the 24-year-old England star.
      Tony Cottee believes West Ham must respect Declan Rice’s ambition to win trophiesCredit: Getty
      Rice’s contract expires at the end of the season, with West Ham having the option to extend that by a further 12 months.
      However, many inside the East London club are resigned to the fact this will be his final campaign, with boss David Moyes hoping to bring in over £100m for his services.
      Cottee, 57, knows what it is like to leave West Ham in search of silverware, doing just that in 1988 – ending a six-year stint with his boyhood club to join Everton.
      The closest he came to lifting a trophy with the Toffees was in the 1989 FA Cup final, losing out to rivals Liverpool, before returning to West Ham in 1994.
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      And Cottee told SunSport: “It is different with the likes of Declan or myself. The reason I left the club, and I didn’t want to but I felt I had to because I wanted to go and win something.
      “When you don’t win things, it is hard, and the money side is not easy either.
      “If West Ham had a successful team that was winning things, Declan wouldn’t be leaving. There would be no reason to leave.
      “He will leave this summer. I said all along that the moment they lost to Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-final last season was the moment Declan knew he needed to leave.
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      “If they had won that and won the Europa League and got into the Champions League, why would he leave?
      “Now we are at the stage where Rice is in the prime of his career and wants to play Champions League football.
      “As long as his exit is handled correctly, and I think it will be because he is a really good lad leading in the right way, I don’t think any West Ham fan would begrudge him.” More

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      Shocking new video of Chelsea fan being brutally knocked out at West Ham game emerges

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      SHOCKING new footage of the Chelsea fan brutally knocked out before the game against West Ham has emerged.Trouble flared before the game outside the London derby yesterday, with the two teams held to a stalemate in a 1-1 draw in the Premier League clash.
      The Chelsea fan can be seen goading West Ham supporters and squaring up to someCredit: Facebook
      But another Hammers fan intervened to knock him out with a single blowCredit: Facebook
      The Chelsea fan lay on the floor motionless after the blowCredit: Facebook
      There is no love lost between the two rival sets of fans who were caught on camera taunting each other with a few exchanging shoves.
      New footage shared on social media shows a Chelsea fan stepping forward to engage in a verbal confrontation with a group of Hammers.
      One West Ham lad appears to take a swipe at him as a lone security guard desperately struggles to separate the two sets of rival fans.
      After being momentarily separated the Blues supporter continues to step forward to goad Hammers fans while sticking his tongue out.
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      He is then recorded shouting and squaring up to an older West Ham supporter.
      But seconds later the man who took a swipe earlier steps in to brutally floor him with a single punch.
      The incident sparked a wild reaction from a number of bystanders, who shouted and whooped before the man was attended to by two others as he lay motionless on the floor.
      He was quickly placed into the recovery position while chants of “Irons, Irons” were heard from home fans in the background.
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      The Chelsea lad looked almost lifeless after the knockout blow but was seen in a wheelchair later on, despite still looking dazed.
      Cops confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested after the brutal punch.
      Another viral video circulating shows how the fan who punched the Chelsea supporter was led away by several police officers.
      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested before kick-off at the London Stadium today after an alleged assault on another man. The man has been taken into custody.”
      Chelsea star Reece James mentioned the attack after the game on Instagram.
      Posting on his story he said: “The news has crossed my attention that a fan was punched and knocked out before today’s game.
      “I totally understand rivalry and the tension between teams in big games but violence is no answer.
      “I hope he’s okay. Appreciate the travelling fans as always. Stick with us and stay safe. See you in Dortmund.”
      Joao Felix, sent off on his debut, returned from suspension to give the visitors an early lead from a cross by £107m man Enzo Fernandez.
      But ex-Stamford Bridge left back Emerson equalised for the Hammers on another frustrating day for Blues boss Graham Potter.
      Soucek thought he had stolen all three points for the Hammers when he forced the ball home after Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved Rice’s header.
      But the Czech was ruled offside after a VAR review which saw the game end honours even.
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      It was another disappointing day for big-spending Chelsea as they failed to take a grip of a humdrum game.
      Potter has now overseen a run of just two wins in 13 Premier League games. 
      He was knocked out with a single blow with the puncher arrestedCredit: Twitter
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      Brutal moment Chelsea fan is punched by rival West Ham supporter in heated confrontation before London derby

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      SHOCKING footage shows the moment a Chelsea fan is punched by a rival West Ham supporter in a heated confrontation before the London derby.The two teams from the capital were held to a stalemate in a 1-1 draw in the Premier League clash.
      The Chelsea fan can be seen goading West Ham supporters and squaring up to someCredit: Twitter
      But another Hammers fan intervened to knock him out with a single blow
      The Chelsea fan lay on the floor motionless after the blowCredit: Twitter
      But there is no love lost between the two rivals and trouble had flared up even before the game began outside the London stadium.
      Footage shared on Twitter appeared to show a Chelsea fan engaging in a verbal confrontation with a group of people.
      The Blues supporter can be seen goading a group of West Ham fans before shouting and squaring up to an older Hammers supporter.
      But seconds later another man steps in to brutally floor him with a single punch.
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      The incident sparked a wild reaction from a number of bystanders, who shouted and whooped before the man was attended to by two others as he lay motionless on the floor.
      He was quickly placed into the recovery position while chants of ‘Irons, Irons’ were heard from home fans in the background.
      The Chelsea fan looked almost lifeless after the knockout blow but was seen in a wheelchair later on, despite still looking dazed.
      Cops confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested after another video on Twitter appeared to show a man being led away by officers.
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      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested before kick-off at the London Stadium today after an alleged assault on another man. The man has been taken into custody.”
      Chelsea star Reece James mentioned the attack after the game on Instagram.
      Posting on his story he said: “The news has crossed my attention that a fan was punched and knocked out before today’s game.
      “I totally understand rivalry and the tension between teams in big games but violence is no answer.
      “I hope he’s okay. Appreciate the travelling fans as always. Stick with us and stay safe. See you in Dortmund.”
      Joao Felix, sent off on his debut, returned from suspension to give the visitors an early lead from a cross by £107m man Enzo Fernandez.
      But ex-Stamford Bridge left back Emerson equalised for the Hammers on another frustrating day for Blues boss Graham Potter.
      Soucek thought he had stolen all three points for the Hammers when he forced the ball home after Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved Rice’s header.
      But the Czech was ruled offside after a VAR review which saw the game end honours even.
      It was another disappointing day for big-spending Chelsea as they failed to take a grip of a humdrum game.
      Potter has now overseen a run of just two wins in 13 Premier League games. 
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      Marc Cucurella was booed off by Chelsea fans against West Ham.
      The left-back was taken off in the second half for Ben Chilwell as the Blues went in search for a winner.
      People were seen checking on the man after he was floored by the knockout punchCredit: Twitter
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      Man Utd ‘failed in £100m Declan Rice transfer bid last summer’ as price for Arsenal and Chelsea target is revealed

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      MAN UTD reportedly saw a £100MILLION bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice rejected last summer.The Hammers skipper, 24, has been heavily linked with a host of top six clubs including Chelsea and Arsenal.
      Declan Rice has been heavily linked with a move in the summer windowCredit: Getty
      But it was Man Utd who were leading the race to sign him ahead of the 2022/23 season as they looked to bolster the centre of their midfield.
      They eventually landed on Brazilian Casemiro, 30, as he arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid for £70m.
      But according to talkSPORT, United were not so lucky when it came to their mammoth offer for Rice as West Ham turned down £100m.
      And the reports are that it will take £120m plus add-ons to secure the England international this summer.
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      That is despite his contract expiring in 2024.
      Rice is being closely monitored by both Arsenal and Chelsea as they prepare to do battle for the Kingston-born midfielder at the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta’s men see him as a long-term replacement for Thomas Partey or Granit Xhaka – despite the arrival of Jorginho in the January window.
      And Chelsea are keen to strengthen in the middle of the park following the departure of Jorginho.
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      N’Golo Kante is also set to become a free agent in the summer if he does not pen a new deal.
      Rice has made 222 appearances for West Ham since breaking through in 2017, contributing 11 goals and 12 assists.
      He has also received 39 England caps and become one of Gareth Southgate’s most trusted lieutenants in recent years.
      And during the Qatar World Cup, Rice dropped a big hint he was open to leaving West Ham.
      Speaking in an England press conference, he was asked if he is hungry to win titles at club level, to which he replied: “Yeah, 100 per cent. For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.
      “I’ve been consistently playing well for my club. I want to win trophies for my club.
      “You only get one career and you want to look back at what you’ve won and play in the biggest games. I am really ambitious and I want that.”
      West Ham currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone.
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      Chelsea new boy Enzo Fernandez reveals how Declan Rice inspires him as David Moyes sets transfer fee for West Ham star

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      CHELSEA new-boy Enzo Fernandez has admitted that he has watched West Ham and England star Declan Rice to help improve as a midfielder. Fernandez, 22, joined the Blues in a British record £107million transfer on deadline day following his World Cup-winning exploits in December.
      West Ham boss David Moyes expects Declan Rice to be a British transfer recordCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez has admitted to watching Declan Rice and trying to learnCredit: Alamy
      The Argentine made his debut in the 0-0 draw with Fulham on Friday and impressed the Stamford Bridge faithful.
      Despite Todd Boehly and Co spending upwards of £600m since their arrival last year, the Blues will continue to splash the cash with another big summer transfer window expected.
      One of the positions rumoured to be strengthened is the midfield.
      Finding a player to partner Fernandez in the middle of the park is key.
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      And West Ham captain Rice, 24, is a player Chelsea have been long-time admirers of, dating back to the days when Roman Abramovich owned the club.
      Rice even used to be a Chelsea academy player – but was released aged 14 before joining the Hammers, where he has grown into one of football’s brightest talents.
      Fernandez has even admitted to watching Rice BEFORE he completed a big-money move to Chelsea.
      The midfielder admitted he tries to watch the Hammers and England star “and learn”.
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      He said during the World Cup: “I try to watch as much football and learn a little bit from everyone.
      “I like Rice of England, I try to watch him and learn.”
      However, West Ham boss David Moyes has warned that it’ll take smashing Fernandez’s transfer record for a club to get their mitts on Rice.
      Rice was one of West Ham’s standout performers in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Sunday.
      After the game, Moyes said: “I thought he was a top player in the first-half, really was.
      “Showed so many things and it’s interesting, undoubtedly, Declan is going to be a top player and undoubtedly he’ll be a British transfer record if he ever leaves West Ham, and more.”
      Moyes expects a future sale of Rice to blow Fernandez’s transfer “out of the water”.
      The Scotsman continued: “I hope it’s not [an inevitable departure]. I hope he sees his time here [at West Ham].
      “Look, there’s a lot of talk about it and it’s just important when you see what’s going about for the prices.
      “I think Declan will be blowing that out of the water, that’s for sure, when it comes around.”
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      Rice’s contract at the London Stadium runs until the summer of 2024, however, the Hammers have the option to extend for a further year.
      Arsenal are also big admirers of Rice, and even Real Madrid have held an interest in the player.
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      David Moyes expects a transfer of Declan Rice to blow Enzo Fernandez’s ‘out of the water’Credit: Getty More

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      Newcastle 1 West Ham 1: Toon drop points for second straight game as top four hopes stall after Paqueta equaliser

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      LUCAS PAQUETA could have been wearing a black and white shirt had worked out differently.The Brazilian is a close pal of Toon favourite Bruno Guimaraes and was linked with a move to St James’ Park for several months.
      Callum Wilson fired Newcastle into an early leadCredit: Reuters
      Wilson has now scored 10 goals in 12 games against West HamCredit: Getty
      Lucas Paqueta’s strike rescued a point for the HammersCredit: Getty
      Instead he joined West Ham in a club record £51 million deal in August after Eddie Howe moved on to other targets.
      And wouldn’t you just know it – the former Lyon man became the first player to score a Prem goal against the Geordies since November 6.
      His first half strike ended a run of six clean sheets and denied Howe’s men the chance to consolidate their position in the Champions League places.
      And a run of four draws in their last five games has just given the chasing pack a glimmer of hope in the race for the top four.
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      But what a valuable point it could prove to be for the Hammers and their boss David Moyes.
      Newcastle’s fans were still on a high after seeing their team reach Wembley for the first time in over two decades on Tuesday.
      There was always a danger this could have been something of an anti-climax with some of the Toon players eyeing the Carabao Cup final in three weeks time.
      Yet nothing could have been further from the truth as Eddie Howe’s men made an incredible start.
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      Just 40 seconds had passed when Miguel Almiron’s cut-back fell into the path of Joe Willock who shimmied past a defender before thumping a shot into the corner.
      But the celebrations were cut short as the VAR saw the ball had just crossed the byline before the Paraguayan rolled it across.
      Yet the Toon did not let it get them down and within a couple of minutes they had scored again – and this time it did stand.
      Michail Antonio lost the ball in his own half and Sean Longstaff sent Callum Wilson away through the middle.
      Despite not scoring since October, the former Bournemouth striker always looked confident as he stroked it past Lukasz Fabianski.
      Another VAR check followed – but this time there was no problem – Wilson was comfortably onside as he ended his 10 game goal drought.
      Wilson and Antonio do a BBC podcast together – no doubt they will have plenty to say to each other when the next one is recorded.  
      In fact he had predicted on the most recent show that he would score after four minutes – so he was just a minute out.
      West Ham’s recent form on the road has been dismal – they have earned only five points away from home this season.  
      And Toon keeper Nick Pope was looking to become the first English keeper to keep seven consecutive clean sheets iin the Prem.
      So it was the worst possible start for the Hammers.
      Anthony Gordon made his Newcastle in the second halfCredit: Reuters
      Joelinton was booked for diving as the Magpies searched for a winnerCredit: Getty
      There were reports before their win over Everton last time out that David Moyes would have been sacked if they lost.
      Instead it was his opposite number Frank Lampard who got the boot.
      But the Toffees shock win over Arsenal earlier in the day had put West Ham back on the brink of the relegation zone.
      To their credit though, the visitors responded well to their early setback.  
      Lucas Paqueta shot into the face of Sven Botman – but after treatment he was OK to continue.
      Said Benrahma blasted high over the bar while Paqueta saw another effort deflected effort wide – but from the resulting corner they were level.
      Declan Rice swung over the flag-kick and it flicked off the head of Joelinton to the back post where the Brazilian was lurking to slot home.
      It was the first time the Toon had conceded in the league since November 6 – some 572 minutes of football.
      But to be fair to the Hammers, it had been coming.
      It could have got better still for them as Vladimir Coufal’s free-kick was nodded over Nayef Aguerd on the stroke of half-time.
      The visitors had plenty of the ball after the break but it was the Toon who had the better chances.
      The largely ineffective Allan Saint Maximin got a volley in at the back post but it was blocked by the legs of Coufal.
      Joelinton went down under challenge from Aguerd in the box but only got a yellow card from ref Peter Bankes rather than a penalty.
      But the Toon were becoming increasingly frustrated without their main man Guimaraes – so they threw on new £40million signing Anthony Gordon for the last 20 minutes.
      The ex-Everton man looked determined to make an impression and injected a bit more life into the tiring Geordies.
      His delightful pass sent Wilson racing clear through the middle but Aguerd got back to make a superb last ditch tackle to deny him.
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      The forward fluffed another chance when a free-kick from Kieran Trippier dropped perfectly for him but his header was straight at Fabianski.
      Wilson had predicted on his podcast that he would score two in this game – maybe he should stick to playing after all.  
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      Arsenal set to go back in for Moises Caicedo AND Declan Rice in summer transfer window as Arteta eyes midfield rebuild

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      ARSENAL will try to sign Moises Caicedo AND Declan Rice in the summer transfer window, according to reports.The Gunners brought in Italian midfielder Jorginho, 31, for £12million from Chelsea on deadline day.
      Declan Rice looks set to leave West Ham at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Moises Caicedo missed out on a move to Arsenal in the January windowCredit: Reuters
      His arrival came after Arsenal had become frustrated in their pursuit of Brighton man Caicedo, with bids of £60m and £70m turned down by the Seagulls.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s men were not willing to sell the Ecuadorian, 21, for any price.
      However, it has now been revealed that Jorginho was not an alternative to Caicedo.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, reporter Dharmesh Sheth said: “This [the Jorginho transfer] wasn’t an alternative to Moises Caicedo because Arsenal were ready – at any time – to do a deal for Moises Caicedo on deadline day if in the unlikely circumstance that Brighton decided to change their stance because he has been not for sale throughout this transfer window.”
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      He then went on to add: “He [Caicedo] was not going to go for any price.
      “Some Arsenal fans are saying ‘They went to £60m, they went to £70m, why didn’t they go higher to test Brighton’s resolve?’
      “I’m told whatever Arsenal, or for that matter Chelsea, had bid, Brighton were not going to sell Moises Caicedo in this transfer window.”
      Arsenal will now attempt to continue their Premier League title charge with Jorginho propping up the regular midfield duo of Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
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      But come the summer, they will almost certainly return to the market to strengthen in the middle of the park.
      And Sheth has confirmed both Caicedo and West Ham captain Rice are the names on their shortlist.
      He said: “This will then fast-forward into the summer. If he [Caicedo] doesn’t sign a new contract, we’re going to have another saga again.
      “Caicedo, Rice, Arsenal are in for both of those we think in the summer.”

      Hammers skipper Rice has been valued at £80m and received interest from Chelsea and Man Utd as well as the Gunners.
      During the World Cup, he hinted at a potential departure from West Ham.
      When asked if he is hungry to win trophies at club level, Rice said: “Yeah, 100 per cent. For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.
      “I’ve been consistently playing well for my club. I want to win trophies for my club.
      “You only get one career and you want to look back at what you’ve won and play in the biggest games. I am really ambitious and I want that.” More

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      Newcastle ‘agree £3m transfer for West Ham’s Harrison Ashby with right-back travelling for medical’

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      NEWCASTLE have agreed a deal to sign Harrison Ashby from West Ham, according to reports. The Magpies have been on the hunt for a new right-back to provide cover for Kieran Trippier – who recently signed a new contract at the club.
      Harrison Ashby is set to join NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Having thus far failed to land Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda, transfer guru Dan Ashworth has since turned to the West Ham youngster.
      And according to Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, Newcastle have agreed a £3million fee for his transfer.
      Sheth reports the figure includes potential add-ons.
      Ashby has made just seven appearances for West Ham’s senior team, including one in the Europa Conference League and another in the qualifiers for the competition.
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      The 21-year-old is expected to travel to Tyneside for his medical.
      Another player on the way to Newcastle, Anthony Gordon, appears to have already signed his contract with the club.
      Leaked photos emerged of Gordon putting pen to paper and of him leaving St James’ Park.
      These came alongside him taking photos with fans while at MetroCentre in Gateshead.
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      West Ham have also done business this window.
      They signed Danny Ings for £15m from Aston Villa.
      However, Ings picked up an injury almost instantly after arriving. More