Chelsea transfer target Declan Rice is open to leaving West Ham in this summer’s transfer window, it has been claimed. Chelsea wanted to sign Rice from West Ham 12 months ago, with Frank Lampard pushing for a deal to be struck behind the scenes. But that ultimately didn’t happen, with the Blues choosing to strengthen other areas of their squad instead. And Eurosport’s Dean Jones, speaking on The Football Terrace podcast, has now claimed Rice is open to leaving West Ham behind - and that his salary, signing on fee and West Ham’s asking price makes Chelsea a legitimate next destination. “Yes I spoke to someone over the weekend who knows Declan pretty well and I said to them: ‘Where’s his head at?’“I’ve always been of the belief that Declan Rice just won’t leave West Ham right now.

Source: Express June 23, 2021 11:15 UTC