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West Ham whizkid Rice: I don't care about Man Utd, Man City talk

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice insists he isn't influenced by outside noise.

The 20-year-old has season emerged as one of the Premier League's brightest young talents, and last week won his first cap for England.

The likes of Manchester United and Manchester City set to line up offers for his signature this summer, but Rice says he's fully focused on his future with the Hammers.

He told BT Sport: "I'm happy. I'm playing week in, week out. I have a special connection with the fans. It's unbelievable [the London Stadium].

"I love every minute of being at West Ham.

"Being compared to players, being linked to other teams, I don't really take any of it in, to be honest.

"If you think about it too much you get caught up in it. I'm only 20, you've got your whole career ahead of you.

"I'm just focused on playing for West Ham and playing with a smile on my face and enjoying it."

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