West Ham star Declan Rice has hit back at fans who have claimed that he has “given up” in his performances.

That is amid transfer rumours linking Rice with a big money move to clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.

With speculation mounting that he will leave West Ham, where he has played since 2014, one Instagram account even claimed that the star midfielder “has given up”.

Rice replied : “Keep reading little comments like these that are, 1. Funny & 2. Complete nonsense. I would never ever give up, for the fans or for the club.

“Of course things on a football pitch get tough! But especially as captain and wearing this shirt, I know exactly what it means to play for West Ham”