Good news: Chelsea plan to sign main target defensive midfielder in January
As the Frank Lampard’s side are hoping to balance up their squad, to be able to perform amazingly and outstandingly this season. And, they are bent on signing and adding an ideal defensive midfielder to transform their midfield.
Though, the Blues wanted to sign a particular defensive midfielder of their choice, as recommended by Frank Lampard. But, they couldn’t bring the player to Stamford Bridge, since they were unable to sell out some of their players.
Thus, Chelsea are still bent on bringing and adding a defensive midfielder to their squad, as Frank Lampard don’t accept Kante or Jorginho as his defensive midfielders. And, the Blues are now planning to make a move for their main target defensive midfielder in January.
According to Athletic, Chelsea will make a move for Declan Rice in January, as the Frank Lampard’s side will thrive to bring the Englishman to Stamford Bridge as a defensive midfielder during January transfer window. Of course, Chelsea couldn’t sign Rice during the summer transfer window, because they couldn’t offload some of their players.
Obviously, Frank Lampard is big fan of Declan Rice, as the Blues manager wants to build his midfield around Rice along with Kante. Most Chelsea’s fans don’t the club to sign Rice, but the Frank Lampard’s side are now planning to make a move for the Englishman.
Undoubtedly, Declan Rice’s arrival would massively transform Chelsea’s defensive errors in the midfield, as the Englishman could play successfully as a defensive midfielder, while the likes of Kante, Jorginho, Kante and the rest could push forward in attacking.
Should Chelsea sign Declan Rice in January? Do Chelsea really need him?