Cole sends Rice message ahead of possible summer move to join us here at Chelsea
Chelsea legend Ashley Cole has singled out the key attributes of West Ham and England star Declan Rice
Rice has been linked with a summer move to the club as Frank Lampard looks to add another defensive midfielder to the side before the start of the new Premier League season.
It has been claimed that we have offered £50 million for the midfielder, and are ready to hand him a massive five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, but as we said, no deal has been struck just yet.
But amid all the speculation surrounding the young man, Cole has opened up and has singled out the key attributes of the England and Hammers midfielder, and reckons Southgate is building his midfield around Rice and believes he has every reason to do so with the attributes he has.
“I would say yes [England are building around Rice],” Cole said on Sky Sports.
“Gareth alluded to maybe Dier wanting to play centre-back a little bit more and I think Rice can step in.
“I think he’s been very good for West Ham, he’s definitely a key player for West Ham.
“What he brings [is] he can tackle, he can break up play, he’s clever, and he can pass.
“So you want him to be brave on the ball, break things up, but then penetrate through lines with a quality pass that he’s got.
“He’s a big, strong lad, he’s not afraid to put himself about and win tackles.”
We would love they guy to join
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