It is a possible deal that looks unlikely but continues to generate column inches.
The mainstream media continue to generate column inches linking the West Ham United midfielder, Declan Rice, with a move to Stamford Bridge.
When the speculation first arose, here at Vital Chelsea, we had our doubts as to whether it was a deal that could be gotten across the line – chelseas-wish-to-sign-england-international-looks-dead-in-the-water – and, despite the plethora of articles that have followed in the media, we’ve seen nothing to change our minds.
The latest mutterings on the subject come from The Times with our quoted source implying that if 21-year-old Rice is to return to the club he was at as a youngster then our East London neighbours want in excess of £80 million to agree to a deal.
Now while I readily accept that our defence needs some attention this summer, I’m still not sold on the idea of converting Rice not a centre-back, in fact, if the club does have £80 million to spend, I’d suggest it goes in search of somebody who is already proven as a centre-back.
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