Declan Rice says he's happy where he is at West Ham.

Rice believes he possesses the quality required to play for Manchester United but thinks it's too soon in his career for him to make the move to Old Trafford.

“Don't get me wrong, I think I've got the ability to play for a club like that. But it's all about the timing and I don't think the timing is right for me at all. I've still got so much to learn," he told FourFourTwo, when asked about links with United.

“I'm loving it at West Ham, the connection between me and the supporters is special. I've become one of the fans' favourites and the manager likes me.

“It's the best place for me to play my football."