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.
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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...