Italian has told fans that Chelsea are interested in £80 million rated midfielder

Chelsea remain interested in a deal to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano

After moving into midfield from the back-line, Rice has developed into one of the very best holding midfielders in the Premier League and his performances have alerted the club over the past 12 months.

However, that £80 million asking price that has been placed on the head of the Englishman is something that we do not want to pay, and they would want to get that fee down in order to take him to Stamford Bridge

Now, Respected Italian journalist Romano has now revealed that the club  remain interested in a potential deal to sign Rice this summer and that they are also keeping an eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.

Speaking on the Here We Go podcast on 30 June, Romano Tweeted: “Always keep an eye on Declan Rice.

“Declan Rice has always been the main target in midfield for Frank Lampard and now Thomas Tuchel.

“They want to do something in midfield. It could be Declan Rice.

“Saul Niguez is another player they’ve been considering but there’s nothing advanced yet. He’s leaving Atletico Madrid this summer because they’re signing Rodrigo De Paul.”

Rice is one of the best holding midfielders in the Premier League and is ready to play for us, but at the end of the day, he is not worth the money that the Hammers reportedly want.

And do we really ned to add him to the squad this transfer window?

Jamie

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