West Ham have dismissed reports that they have received a £50m bid from Chelsea for Declan Rice.

Further to those earlier reports that confirmed Chelsea are yet to make a bid for Rice, West Ham have responded by saying they would not consider a £50m bid.

According to Sky Sports, the Hammers would “laugh off” any suggestion a bid of such value would be enough to lure the West Ham captain anyway from the London Stadium.

Rice is not for sale, any £50m bid would be laughed off and West Ham hope the midfielder stays at the club for many years.

The England international has a long-term contract which runs out in 2024 and West Ham have the option of extending it by another year.

Rice will return to the club on Monday for preseason training with the rest of his teammates.