"Favorites." Chelsea prepared to spend £120M on phenomenal player as Kanté replacement this summer—Reports.
The Blues are ready to make the £120M player N'Golo Kanté's replacement. Chelsea have now been tipped to pay West Ham’s £120m asking price for Declan Rice this summer. It was Graeme Bailey who made the claim as Loaded Mag NUFC sat down for a chat about transfers with the journalist on YouTube. So, what was said about Chelsea and Declan Rice? Let’s take a look… What’s the story? Well, it was said that Chelsea are likely to pay West Ham’s asking price for the England international this summer, and the Blues may be the only side to do so with Arsenal and Manchester United also keen. Bailey said: “With Declan Rice, I think Chelsea would pay (West Ham’s asking price). I think they probably will and that’s where they may win out. They may be the last man standing.” According to Sky Sports reporter Anton Toloui, the Hammers value their No.41 at £120m this summer, and Bayern Munich are also among the favourites to sign him. Rice – who has been called “phenomenal” by Mark Noble – is se...