Chelsea could face competition for the signing of Declan Rice next summer after Liverpool were told that the West Ham captain is perfect for Jurgen Klopp's midfield.
Graham Potter is likely to be the third Blues manager to seriously push for Rice after Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel both picked the 23-year-old out as a keystone for future midfields at Stamford Bridge. Although no progress was made with a deal over the summer, Rice will enter the final 12-months of his contract in June 2023, and it could force a transfer through.
Rice has always seemed a logical pick for Chelsea due to his previous time at the club as a youngster, but his profile also fits in with the desired characteristics for Todd Boehly and Potter as well, with a midfield revamp being central to a squad overhaul in the coming windows.
