On the latest edition of The Football Terrace’s The Done Deal Show, transfer insider Dean Jones has been discussing all things transfer-related.
One name which Jones discussed was the West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, amid speculation surrounding his future with the Hammers.
Will Declan Rice leave this summer?
Yes
No
According to a report from ESPN, Rice has so far turned down a new contract with the Hammers and with three years remaining on his contract, he is valued at £80m.
Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with a potential summer swoop for Rice, however, it is believed he will not be used as a makeweight for a possible deal for Jesse Lingard.
Discussing the future of the 22-year-old West Ham ace, Jones had the following to say on his future.
“I think Declan’s had his head turned. I know for a fact that he is seriously considering leaving, and that he would be interested in joining Chelsea.
“It makes so much sense, he’s been at the club before, he’s got a best mate there, he knows the area – all the pieces fit in for him going to Chelsea.”
TIF Thoughts on Rice’s future…
This could make for a very interesting summer for the England midfielder given he has reportedly turned down a new contract offered by the Hammers.
West Ham will be playing Europa League football next season having finished the 2020/21 Premier League campaign in sixth place, however, Jones has suggested he would be open to a move this summer to a Champions League club.
With a reported valuation in the region of £80m, we are interested to see whether either Chelsea or Manchester United would be willing to spend that type of money on Rice.
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