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Jul12021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea handed huge Declan Rice transfer boost as West Ham star makes contract decision

Declan Rice has put Manchester United and Chelsea on high alert by turning down two contract offers from West Ham United. The Premier League midfielder was a target for the blues last summer, with Frank Lampard keen to sign the 22-year-old England international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rice was interested in a return to Chelsea but his hopes appeared over when Lampard was sacked by the London side and replaced by Thomas Tuchel. However, Tuchel has maintained the club's interest in Rice and feels the England midfielder could easily fit into his starting lineup in west London. Manchester United are also believed to be interested in Rice, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to sign a specialist in defensive midfield in order to use Paul Pogba in a deep...

May32021 by JBNo Comments

David Moyes speaks out on Chelsea’s £40m price tag for Tammy Abraham

Premier League, Transfer Info

David Moyes says Chelsea demanding a fee of around £40-45million for Tammy Abraham ‘completely’ rules West Ham out of a possible deal for the striker this summer window. Abraham is Chelsea’s top scorer with 12 goals in 32 matches this season but he has badly struggled for regular playing time since Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aston Villa – where Abraham impressed on loan two years ago – have been linked and reports suggest West Ham are weighing up a big-money offer for the 23-year-old as they look to provide support for Michail Antonio. However, Hammers manager Moyes has played down the recent speculation surrounding Abraham and would be ‘surprised’ if they were to spend such a fee on just one p...

Apr72021 by JBNo Comments

West Ham vow to do anything to sign Jesse Lingard as Man Utd set asking price

Premier League

West Ham United have reportedly vowed to do 'whatever it takes' to sign Jesse Lingard after Manchester United put a £30m asking price on the England international. Lingard has scored six goals in eight matches since moving to east London on loan for the remainder of the campaign in the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 28-year-old has barely kicked a ball for the Red devils in the past 12 months and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted Lingard to get some game time ahead of the European Championships. But while United have never lost faith in the ability of Lingard, even though they have been surprised at the level of the player’s displays since moving to the London side. Those performances have earned Lingard a recall to the Englan...

Feb102021 by JBNo Comments

Declan Rice issues apology after West Ham’s 1-0 defeat to Man Utd

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Declan Rice has apologised to West Ham fans after his error in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Tuesday. The game at Old Trafford ended goalless after 90 minutes before McTominay’s goal in the first half of extra time sealed the victory for the Red devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rice’s poor touch helped United’s counter attack which led to the winning goal, and the midfielder has issued an apology to supporters for his part in West Ham’s FA Cup exit. ‘Absolutely devastated. Really wanted to progress in this competition,’ Declan Rice wrote on Twitter. ‘Apologies for the goal, needed to be better. ‘Proud of the lads tonight, massive effort. Focus back on the league now! We go again.’ Meanwhile, David Moyes heaped praises on his playe...

Feb42021 by JBNo Comments

Jesse Lingard speaks out after two-goal debut in West Ham’s win over Aston Villa

Premier League

Jesse Lingard enjoyed a dream debut for his new side West Ham as the Manchester United loanee scored two goals in their 3-1 win victory Aston Villa on Wednesday. The midfielder made the move from United to West Ham in January for the remainder of the campaign in order to play regular first-team football. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lingard came through United’s academy and has played 210 matches for the club, but found game time difficult to come by under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season. Upon starting his first Premier League game in 13 months, the 28-year-old netted a brace as West Ham eased to victory away at Villa. Tomas Soucek opened the scoring for David Moyes’ team early in the second half before Lingard’s left-footed drive crept under Emili...

Jan102021 by JBNo Comments

Declan Rice tells friends why he would join Chelsea over Man Utd

Transfer Info, Premier League

West Ham star Declan Rice has reportedly told friends he would rather sign for Chelsea over huge Premier League rivals Manchester United. Rice has played 128 matches for the London team since making his first-team debut in 2017, establishing himself as one of West Ham's most influential players in recent seasons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old form saw him called up to the England national team in 2019 and he has now gone on to earn 13 caps for his country. According to reports, Chelsea and Manchester United have both expressed interest in signing the youngster, who West Ham fear will eventually leave the club in the summer window. Rice started at the Stamford Bridge before being released at the age of 16, and Chelsea seems to be the p...

Sep302020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea offer two players to West Ham in exchange for Declan Rice

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have offered two players to West Ham in a bid to sign Declan Rice before the summer transfer window closes. Frank Lampard is believed to be a huge admirer of Rice, 21, and wants Chelsea to bring him to the club before the summer window closes next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have already spent more than £200m this summer on players like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy but Lampard wants the blues to complete one more deal. But, West Ham are reluctant to allow Rice leave, he has developed into one of their most consistent players over the past four years, and they value the player at around £75m. Frank Lampard explains touchline row with Mourinho Furious Lampard gave Marcos Alonso public dressing do...

Sep272020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to sign Declan Rice for £40m after West Brom draw

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea believe they can sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice for a bargain fee and are readying an opening £40m offer as they look to solve their defensive issues, according to reports. Chelsea salvaged a draw against West Brom having conceded three first-half goals, though Lampard was unhappy with the draw against a newly promoted side who had shipped eight goals in their previous two games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard has been concerned about his defensive options for sometime now and had seen Rice as a possible solution. While the Chelsea manager would like to convert him back into a central defender – where he played throughout the youth ranks, both with the blues and West Ham – he also feels his team is missing a holding midfield...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea disagree with Lampard over Declan Rice transfer

Premier League

West Ham star Declan Rice looks unlikely to join Chelsea this summer with Frank Lampard’s appreciation of the England player not shared by everyone at the club. Chelsea have already had a busy summer, signing players like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell, while they are also close to completing a deal for Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Chelsea boss still wants to make one more signing before the transfer window shuts and has identified Declan Rice as the final piece of his puzzle at the club. Lampard believes Rice can be reverted back into a central defender and marshal the club's back-line that conceded 54 times last campaign – as many as 15th placed Brighton in the Premier League. However, accordi...

Aug122020 by JBNo Comments

West Ham dismiss Chelsea £50m Declan Rice bid reports

Premier League

West Ham have rubbished reports that they have received a £50m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Declan Rice, according to Sky Sports News. West Ham say Declan Rice is not for sale, and any £50 million bid would be turned down with the club hopeful the England international will stay for many years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old, who played in Chelsea's academy for seven years before being released at the age of 14, has a long-term deal with West Ham which runs out in 2024 - and they have the option of extending it by a further year. Rice will return to West ham on Monday for the start of pre-season training with his team-mates. Since joining in 2014, he has become a regular at the club, and played every single minute of their 2019-20 Prem...