Chelsea willing 'to sell two stars in January' to fund move for Declan Rice

Chelsea have been great mirers of Declan Rice and Rice is believed to be one of Lampard’s only remaining targets after club’s summer spending spree. Reports this week suggest Chelsea will w try and pursue  Declan Rice transfer in January after ir initial attempt in this summer failed to materialize. 

West Ham star Rice was reportedly one of Chelsea boss’ top targets in window, but Hammers refused to budge on ir valuation of England international. Chelsea went on to strengn ir squ bringing in likes of Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz, Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.

Chelsea transfer news: Declan Rice transfer still on rar

As per Athletic, in summer, Chelsea were rey to sell two players in order to fund a bid for Rice. With outgoings, however, move fell through. Chelsea are w set to make a second run at trying to sign England international as Frank Lampard continues his long-term interest in player. 

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In or reports, West Ham are reying a new deal for ir most prized asset and are looking to double his weekly ws. Declan Rice has a contract with Hammers till 2024 but club is looking to convince Englishman to stay put. Hammers are, refore, looking to increase his ws and offer ar extension through to 2024. 

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Blues have me a promising start to season but Lampard is still looking to improve his squ and has identified Declan Rice as player club needs. Rice is seen as a player that, if signed, would also provide Lampard with ar centre-back option as he can also play as a central defender.

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N’Golo Kante transfer links - Gary Neville 'shocked'

World Cup winner N’Golo Kante was heavily linked with a move away from west London over summer but ended up staying put at Bridge. Man United legend Gary Neville has revealed that he was shocked when he re reports over summer that Kante might leave. "I thought, 'Frank, he is t a player you want to lose'."

Chelsea will w welcome Rennes in ir midweek Champions League clash and will go into game having won one and drawn one of two games in competition so far. 

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