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Jan252021 by JBNo Comments

Lampard angered Chelsea’s board by repeatedly demanding Declan Rice transfer

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were operating under a transfer ban when Lampard was appointed in 2019 and he guided them to fourth in his first campaign, which was considered a success given the circumstances. And Lampard made up for the lack of investment last summer window as Chelsea shelled out around £225m on new signings like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell. But, Lampard was far from content with Chelsea's outlay and he repeatedly demanded the signing of former blues star Decl...

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...

Dec192020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard clears air on Chelsea ‘regret’ over allowing Declan Rice leave

Premier League

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 be a stumbling block earlier in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rice left Chelsea's academy at the age of 14 after seven years in the youth ranks but has since become one of the League's hottest prospects, making his England debut last year and becoming a regular in Gareth Southgate's side this season. But ahead of West Ham's visit to Stamford Bridge, Lampard said: "He's a fantastic player for West Ham and En...

Dec32020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard was ready to sign Thomas Partey as alternative to Declan Rice

Premier League

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 League leaders Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy have all helped improve Chelsea’s defensive record, while Timo Wener and Hakim Ziyech have hit the ground running at the other end of the pitch. Meanwhile, Kante has regained full fitness and reestablished himself as a key player in Lampard’s team, but given his age, Lampard is aware of the need to look to the future. Declan Rice...

Nov182020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea target Jude Bellingham as Declan Rice alternative

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea manager is still believed to be interested in bringing the 21-year-old to the club, but West Ham are standing firm on their £70m valuation of the midfielder. According to Eurosport, Chelsea will monitor how Bellingham develops at Borussia Dortmund as they consider him a possible alternative to Rice in the future. The 17-year-old star was courted by Europe’s top sides last summer after an outstanding breakthrough season at Birmingham City. But despite strong interest from the like...

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...

Sep212020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard changes his mind over £80m Chelsea target Declan Rice

Premier League

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 to be announced soon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Lampard is not done in the transfer window and still wants to sign West Ham star Rice, though the his club will demand as much as £80m for the England international. Initial reports claimed Lampard wanted to convert Rice into a central defender – the position he played for most of his youth career – and viewed him as a way to fix his team's poor backline. According to The Athletic,...

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...

Aug142020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to John Terry ‘tapping up’ Declan Rice for Chelsea

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old, who was named West Ham player of the Year for his displays this campaign, is thought to be keen to return to Chelsea and his holiday activities have stoked the rumour mill this past week. Rice has spent his holiday with best friend and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, first meeting Didier Drogba and then visiting the club’s greatest ever captain, John Terry, at his place in...