Declan Rice has become one of the finest midfield talents in Europe over the past 12 months and the future of the West Ham favourite is the source of constant speculation.
Chelsea are set to ramp up their chase of Rice at the end of the 2021-22 campaign, football.london understands, but it will not be an easy deal to complete.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City are also thought to be very interested in signing the 23-year-old and whatever fee is paid for him, is sure to be a hefty one.