Chelsea Transfer News: England midfielder Declan Rice is set to leave West Ham United to join Chelsea at the end of the season. Rice began his career at the Blues youth academy before joining the Hammers in 2014.
He has established himself among the best defensive midfielders in Europe with the Irons. The England international has played 184 EPL games for the Hammers so far, registering seven goals and 10 assists. Declan Rice has twice won West Ham United’s Player of the Season award and was also named in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League Team of the Season.
Chelsea Transfer News: Will Declan Rice join Chelsea?
Chelsea Transfer News: According to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, Declan Rice is willing to move to Stamford Bridge, even if Chelsea miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. The Blues are currently ninth in the Premier League table, seven points out of the UEFA Champions League places.
While speaking on Si and Dan Talk Chelsea, he said: “Declan Rice continues to be a priority for Chelsea.”
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“Rice, as he said at the World Cup, is looking forward to moving to a Champions League club. UCL football is by no means guaranteed for Chelsea next season, but Rice is looking at the big picture.”
Graham Potter is keen to bolster his squad following the Blues’ disappointing start to the season. Benoit Badiashile, Enzo Fernandez and Joao Félix have been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks.
Benoit Badiashile will undergo medical examinations
Chelsea Transfer News: According to football.London (h/t Sportskeeda), AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile will undergo medical tests ahead of his transfer to Chelsea. The Blues agreed a transfer fee of £38 million to take him to Stamford Bridge.
Benoît Badiashile is one of the most promising defenders in Europe. He has played 135 games (in all competitions) so far, registering six goals and two assists. The 21-year-old defender is also a full international for France and has represented his country twice so far.
Chelsea also bolstered their back line during the summer transfer window. Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella have all arrived at Stamford Bridge ahead of the start of the current season.
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When will Chelsea play next?
Chelsea Transfer News: Chelsea will next face Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League game on January 6. The two teams will meet again in the FA Cup third round match on January 8.
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