Chelsea still interested in West Ham star despite Tuchel’s sack

A new report has claimed Chelsea are still interested in a move for West Ham star Declan Rice despite Thomas Tuchel’s sack.

During the reign of Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, the Blues were keen to complete a move for Rice from West Ham.

While Tuchel was sacked following the Blues’ defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in their opening match in the UCL, the EPL side now under Graham Potter still wants Rice in their squad.

According to journalist Dean Jones, the London giants are still looking to bring their former academy player back to the club “when the time arrives”.

“Thomas Tuchel’s departure won’t really affect Chelsea’s vision of signing Declan Rice. There are still people that remain within the club that are set on going for Declan Rice when the time arrives,” Jones told GIVEMESPORT.

In the summer transfer window, Rice was linked with a move away from West Ham, but the Hammers were said to value him over £150m, which put a stop to any chance of a club submitting a bid for him.