Chelsea have been handed a major blow in the pursuit for Declan Rice as Thomas Tuchel plots a move for the West Ham midfielder. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge of late, though the Hammers seem unwilling to surrender the signature of their prized asset.
Rice topped the west London side's shortlist in the summer, but a move was delayed after a £100 million evaluation was tipped too 'steep', according to The Athletic. But now, following a series of imperious displays for the Hammers, David Moyes has since insisted it would take £150million for the midfielder to depart the London Stadium.
The England international, who was released from Cobham at the age of 14, sees his contract in east London expire in two years. However, West Ham do have the option to extend that by a further 12 months should they look to retain his services.
