Former West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham has asked the club to increase demand for Declan Rice.
Sheringham believes Rice is “up there with the top players in the world” and says David Moyes should be demanding at least £160million for the England midfielder.
“I have to liken him to Steven Gerrard,” Sheringham said to Genting Casino. “Not many players can eat up the ground like Declan – Gerrard used to do exactly the same, he used to overpower people in midfield.
“Add that to his passing ability, his understanding of the game, his knowledge of the game, he’s obviously getting led by Mark Noble. His desire, you can see how he loves the game and wants to get better.
“For me, he’s up there with the top players in the world in midfield at the moment, there’s no denying that.
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“I think [head coach David] Moyes said something about him being a £100million player, didn’t he?
“I’d hold on to him and say, ‘I want more than that, this player’s unbelievable, he’s better than that. If you really want this guy you’re going to have to break the bank and show me you think of him as much as I do, because I’m not letting him go for £100m’.
“When the best centre forward in the world was up for sale in the summer, Tottenham wanted £200m for him, the other clubs didn’t have that valuation. I’m going up to 150, 160 for Declan Rice.”