Chelsea transfer news: Blues considering move for West Ham United's Declan Rice

Chelsea are eyeing a move to sign West Ham's midfielder Declan Rice when summer transfer window opens. Frank Lampard wants to strengn his midfield and Declan Rice is considered as a perfect fit for Chelsea. However, Chelsea will have to spend big on Declan Rice as he recently signed a four-year contract with West Ham United. With future of N'Golo Kante under some doubt, on back of an unconvincing season, Declan Rice could replace combative French midfielder at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea transfer rumours: Lampard doing hard work

Frank Lampard is on a mission to rebuild Chelsea after club were freed of shackles of transfer ban. Blues legend was appointed as Chelsea's manr at start of 2019-20 season. However, it wasn't an easy job to take for Lampard. Chelsea were under a transfer ban at start of season and ir star player Eden Hazard also left for Real Mrid. After a dismal start to season against Manchester United, Chelsea picked mselves up in some fashion.

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Chelsea transfer news: Premier League giants on ir process of rebuilding

Lampard used resources he h and created a decent team to compete in top-four race. However, ban was n lifted and Chelsea were free to sign any player in 2020 winter transfer window. Chelsea bagged Hakim Ziyech and are currently targeting Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Declan Rice. Chelsea are expected to spend up to £50 million on Declan Rice, according to Sky Sports.

However, Chelsea alrey have likes of Kovacic, Jorghi, Kante & Bobby Gilmour in ir midfield. While a move for Declan Rice is bound to set Chelsea back monetarily, London outfit are still flush with funds from Eden Hazard sale. Clinching Champions League football could also provide Blues with necessary funds to secure signing of West Ham United midfielder. Chelsea are currently fourth in Premier League. However, Premier League action has been suspended until April 30, courtesy of coronavirus outbreak around world. 

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