Tuchel told to sign £100 million rated midfielder as Jorginho replacement
According to latest reports, Glen Johnson has revealed that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice will replace Jorginho in Chelsea’s midfield when he completes his move to Stamford Bridge.
“If Chelsea don’t sign him, then someone else will,” Johnson told bettingodds.com. “It’s one of those situations – he’s either going to your rivals or he’s coming to you.
“It looks unlikely that he’ll stay at West Ham but it’ll work out either way because if he stays then West Ham keep a world-class player, and if he goes they’ll get a fortune for him.
“He’s a class act, on and off the pitch. He’s still a young guy, still learning his trade, but I think the way he handles himself is not fake, it’s authentic.
“He’s clearly a lovely guy. I think the more characters we have like that knocking around for England, the better.”
Asked who Rice could replace at Chelsea, Johnson added: “I’d probably say Jorginho.
“I think that’s a bit harsh because I’m a big fan of Jorginho but I think if Rice came in with fresh legs and can motor around the park then Jorginho would probably be the one that’s sacrificed.
“Hopefully Jorginho doesn’t leave because he’s a great player, but he’s probably the one that I think would drop out of the starting line-up if it was to happen.”