Bayern Munich are prepared to pay a staggering package worth £95million to land Declan Rice from West Ham.
It has signalled the start of the battle for one of the most sought-after players in Europe this summer. Bayern, who retained their German title on Saturday, are determined to beat Arsenal to the signing of 24-year-old Rice.
Chelsea are keen but are desperate to sell players from their bloated squad first to comply with FFP rules. Bayern believe they can beat both to the punch and Thomas Tuchel is understood to have made contact with Rice already - with the England midfielder interested.