Jonathan Walters believes Declan Rice is West Ham's best player - and reckons the midfielder could secure a move to either Manchester United or Manchester City.
The 20-year-old has earned a host of rave reviews for his performances for West Ham so far this season, so much so, that he was nominated for this year's PFA Young Player of The Year award, before eventually being beaten to the gong by City’s Raheem Sterling.
Rice, who made the controversial call to switch nationalities in February, also made his debut for England in their 5-1 win over Montenegro in March, and penned a new four-year deal with the Hammers at the start of the year.
But despite committing his long-term future to the club, Walters believes he will be a target for the big teams this summer.
"I said very early on that he was a big talent," Walters said speaking to 888sport .
"To play so consistently well in the Premier League at such a young age is unbelievable and I’ve spoken to some West Ham players over the past couple of years and they have said he’s the best player in the building. And they have got some very good players there.
"In my opinion he can go right to the top and without a shadow of a doubt he’s a target for the big teams, whether that be Manchester United or anyone else.
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"If I was Manchester City I would be looking at him because of the position that he plays where he can sit in front of that back four and do an unbelievable job.
"He’s available for the ball and right foot, left foot he deals with it. His passing is simple but he’s got a range. He covers a lot of ground and breaks up attacks. He can take players on.
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"He is an ultimate player in that role and I’d be surprised if plenty of clubs aren’t in for him this summer."
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