West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice remains a target for Chelsea, 90 minutes Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be keen to work with the 24-year-old.
Pochettino is due to sign his contract at Stamford Bridge in the coming days and he has already had plenty of opportunities to discuss his plans for the summer transfer window, including a Desire to see midfielder Mason Mount handed a new contract,
During those talks, the Chelsea The board’s long-standing interest in Rice was conveyed to Pochettino and sources have confirmed 90 minutes That the Argentine would be keen to lure the West Ham man across London.
Chelsea are looking to sign a new midfielder this summer. While they continue to push for a contract extension for N’Golo Kante, there are doubts over the futures of Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Connor Gallagher and it is understood that strength in midfield is at the heart of Pochettino’s vision for the Blues. is an important part. ,
West Ham ready to part ways with Rice but are well aware of his value in the Premier League and will be looking for a fee of at least £100m to sell the midfielder, who still has two years left on his contract Even they have to pay heavy fee. If he stays at the London Stadium for the next 12 months.
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Competition for Rice is also fierce, with much of the Premier League’s elite vying to lure the England international this summer.
armory has emerged as a prime mover and Rhys is understood to be interested in moving to the Emirates, but there is also Interest from Manchester CityManchester United and Newcastle.
For Chelsea, the Blues have lined up a long list of midfield targets apart from Rice and fans of Southampton’s Romeo Lavia and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kon.
Pochettino is also keen on Chelsea in goal and striker, with the Blues scouting both positions before Graham Potter was sacked from the dugout earlier this year.
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