MX23RW : Tuesday, December 24 16:59:52| >> :120:12395:12395:

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice fuels speculation of Chelsea move

Declan Rice fuels speculation of Chelsea move
© Reuters
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has fuelled speculation that he could join Chelsea by admitting that he would "love to" play alongside Mason Mount at club level.

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has fuelled speculation that he could join Chelsea this summer by admitting that he would "love to" play alongside childhood friend Mason Mount at club level.

Reports emerged last month suggesting that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has earmarked Rice as a possible target when the transfer window reopens, and more recent rumours around the future of N'Golo Kante have once again led to claims that Rice could be seen as a replacement for the Frenchman.

The 21-year-old was previously on the books at Chelsea, where he played alongside Mount before being released at the age of 14, and he has now stated his desire to reunite with his fellow midfielder at club level, having already played together for England.

"Yeah I'd love to, I'd love to play with him at club level again," Rice told Copa90.

"One thing we've always said as kid we'd love to play with each other at club and international level. But obviously you never know because of different paths and things like that."

After being released by Chelsea Rice joined the West Ham academy, progressing through the ranks and going on to make exactly 100 senior appearances for the club to date.

ID:396365: cacheID:396365:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2579:
Written by
Barney Corkhill
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Declan Rice in action for West Ham on January 22, 2020
Read Next:
Matt Jarvis: 'Declan Rice worth at least £50m'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!