Former Chelsea star Florent Malouda admits the Blues are currently on the same level as West Ham as he questioned why Declan Rice would opt for a move to Stamford Bridge.
The Hammers midfielder is set to leave the London Stadium this summer after years of service. Rice has seen his stock continue to rise and he has ambitions to play in the Champions League, although that is not something Chelsea can offer him after a poor campaign.
The Blues are expected to return to the upper echelons of the Premier League sooner rather than later with Mauricio Pochettino coming in. However, as they plot their summer business, Rice is expected to be on the move and have several options available to him.
