“He plays like N’Golo Kante this season” – £100million midfielder tells to join Chelsea this summer
The Blues are currently banned from signing new players but that would change when a new owner completes a takeover of the club.
However, Paul Merson has urged West Ham’s Declan Rice to leave the club this summer and consider a move to Chelsea.
Given his strong performances for the Hammers and England, Rice has been linked with a whole host of clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United.
Paul Merson told the Daily Star: “Declan Rice should strike while the iron’s hot and leave West Ham this summer,”
“He’s taken his game to another level this season and is playing N’Golo Kante now, affecting things at both ends of the pitch.
“I’d be surprised if Declan Rice is playing for West Ham next season. They have completely punched above their weight for months.
“Where could he go? Depends what happens at Chelsea and who buys the club. Manchester United would be a good move, but will they get in the Champions League? That’s where Rice wants to play.
“They play Tottenham this weekend and playing Spurs should always be a big game for West Ham but the Europa League game against Sevilla was a bigger one.
“West Ham have gone past Spurs, and to be honest I don’t know how Tottenham have allowed that to happen. You just hope West Ham don’t miss out on the Champions League by a point or two, because they will be kicking themselves. They will be wondering why they didn’t go out and get another striker in January.”