Chelsea continue to be heavily linked with a transfer move for West Ham captain Declan Rice. The England midfielder impressed for the Three Lions throughout the World Cup before their tournament ended last week.
Mason Mount could be a key factor in helping the Blues secure a deal for Rice with both players being close friends since a young age after playing together in Chelsea's academy. The uncertain futures N'Golo Kante and Jorginho at Stamford Bridge could see Todd Boehly look to overhaul the midfield options available to Graham Potter.
Kante and Jorginho will have just six months left on their current deals in the new year with both players able to leave on a free transfer at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Rice's contract with West Ham is set to expire in 18 months meaning the Hammers last chance to sell their star midfielder for a premium fee is either in January or next summer.
