DECLAN RICE has said that claims of his £100million transfer value are ‘crazy’ as he discusses his desire to play in the Champions League.
The West Ham and England midfielder, 23, was named Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards this week.
Rice has been linked with a potential move to Manchester United or Chelsea
David Moyes was also at the ceremony and picked up the prize for Manager of the Year.
The Hammers boss previously claimed that Rice has a transfer value of £100million, but the latter has labelled the idea as ‘crazy’.
Speaking to the Evening Standard after the event, Rice said: “You hear those numbers and for me it is crazy.
“All I can do is go out there and perform, regardless of the price tag.
“I just need to focus on playing well and performing at the best level I can.”
The 23-year-old has been attracting interest of the Premier League’s biggest clubs over the past few years, including Manchester United and Chelsea.
A move away from West Ham may be on the cards, as he confirmed that he has an ‘urgent’ desire to play in the Champions League and at the highest level.
He added: “As a young player, I see friends that are close to me, big players winning big trophies. You want to be a part of that.
“You want to be remembered in this career for what you’ve won.
“Hopefully, these moments I am having now can spur me on to be even better.”
Rice will have two years remaining on his contract in the summer, with an option to add a further 12 months.
