Liverpool is keen on signing Declan Rice as Bellingham's replacement
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Declan Rice, a midfielder for West Ham United, is a target for Liverpool

Following a succession of outstanding performances for both club and country in recent years, the 24-year-old is anticipated to depart the London Stadium in the summer, with Anfield being mentioned as a potential destination.

According to a recent report by David Ornstein of The Athletic, Rice may really be available for as little as £75 million, despite having previously been given a price tag of over $100 million.

West Ham manager David Moyes, who has subsequently gone out and said that he will expect a “British transfer record” if he ever leaves the capital club, apparently disagrees with that stance. Chelsea paid a record-breaking £106.8 million for Enzo Fernandez in January, and they might have to spend similarly to land Rice before clubs like Liverpool.

Despite West Ham’s problems at the wrong end of the field this season, Rice has continued to put in some strong performances for the club. Put up some great underlying figures for the Hammers in 27 games across all competitions with one goal and three assists.

Over the past year, Rice’s positional peers have put him in the 95th percentile for interceptions, 93rd for pass completion, 90th for progressive passes, 87th for progressive carries, and 83rd for clearances. In the event that Liverpool is unable in acquiring Jude Bellingham, Rice could be a good backup plan.

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