Transfer news: Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur to battle over £35million-rated West Ham startlet Declan Rice

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly battle it out in the summer to try and sign Declan Rice.

The West Ham startlet has caught the eye of a number of top Premier League clubs and he looks destined for big things.

The 20-year-old committed his long-term future to the Hammers in December by signing a new five-and-a-half year contract but they could be tested if an offer too good to refuse comes in.

The Daily Express report Spurs are plotting a £35million raid for the versatile midfielder while Liverpool are also considering a bid.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have not spent a penny in the last two transfer windows but could be forced to make signings in the summer.

The future of some of their stars is in doubt as Christian Eriksen will have just a year left on his contract in the summer with both Real Madrid and Barcelona keen.

Toby Alderweireld, meanwhile, can be snapped up for just £25million in the summer after Spurs triggered a clause in his contract last month.