Pablo Zabaleta believes that West Ham should do everything to keep youngster Declan Rice.

Zabaleta believes that Rice has a future at the club and does not want to see him leave.

The 19-year-old midfielder played a starring role as the Hammers participated in a 0-0 draw with Chelsea at the weekend.

"He is young but he still has more room for improvement for sure," Zabaleta said to the Daily Express.

"He has the right ability and attitude to become of one of the greatest players for West Ham.

"West Ham need to think about his situation because even though he is young he looks so mature.

"And he is proving week in, week out he can perform for the team.

"He is one of those young players that you like to look after and help with all the information you can give to him.

"You try to help out as much as you can."