Declan Rice
Lampard angered Chelsea’s board by repeatedly demanding Declan Rice transfer
Chelsea’s board grew frustrated with Frank Lampard’s insistence on signing Delcan Rice from West Ham United. Lampard has already been sacked as Chelsea manager today after the club’s recent collapse, which has left them ninth in the Premier League table. Chelsea were operating under a transfer ban when Lampard was appointed in 2019 and he […]
Declan Rice tells friends why he would join Chelsea over Man Utd
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. The 21-year-old form saw […]
Lampard clears air on Chelsea ‘regret’ over allowing Declan Rice leave
Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea have no regrets over allowing Declan Rice to leave amid ongoing speculation they could look to sign him back from West Ham in the January window. According to reports, the blues would consider a mid-season transfer move for Rice if the Hammers softened their stance over the £80m price tag which proved to […]
Lampard was ready to sign Thomas Partey as alternative to Declan Rice
Frank Lampard remains keen on signing a new defensive midfielder, despite N’Golo Kante’s return to form this campaign, according to reports. The Chelsea boss spent in excess of £200million in the summer and the majority of his new signings have made an instant impact at the club with the Blues only two points behind Premier […]
Chelsea target Jude Bellingham as Declan Rice alternative
Chelsea will reportedly keep a close eye on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham in case they are unable to sign Declan Rice. Frank Lampard was keen on signing Rice back in the summer window, but a deal never materialised. The Chelsea manager is still believed to be interested in bringing the 21-year-old to the club, […]
Chelsea offer two players to West Ham in exchange for Declan Rice
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. Chelsea have already spent more than […]
Chelsea to sign Declan Rice for £40m after West Brom draw
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 […]
Lampard changes his mind over £80m Chelsea target Declan Rice
Frank Lampard has changed his mind over deploying Chelsea target Declan Rice as a centre-back and instead wants to use him in his regular role as a defensive midfielder. Chelsea have already spent big this summer window, signing the likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz while a £20m deal for Edouard Mendy is expected […]
Chelsea disagree with Lampard over Declan Rice transfer
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 […]
Lampard reacts to John Terry ‘tapping up’ Declan Rice for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has fuelled speculation linking the club with Declan Rice by ‘liking’ a post on Instagram of the player meeting the Blues legend John Terry. Former Chelsea academy star Rice has emerged as the London club’s top target to strengthen their back-line, with Lampard aiming to convert him back into a centre-back. […]