Deal CLOSE: Chelsea planning offer for Premier league midfielder

Chelsea are prepared to launch an official proposal for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, as indicated by a report.

Chelsea have spent huge this summer transfer window with the arrivals of Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr, Kai Havertz and Edouard Mendy.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wouldn’t rule out one more signing, however, report recommends that an offer will be lodged for Declan Rice in the next few days.

Chelsea have been connected with the England midfielder for various weeks, albeit west Ham United boss David Moyes as of late cautioned Chelsea off making a move.

Declan Rice has spent his whole senior career with West Ham and is supposed to be valued around £80m by the Hammers.

The transfer window closes for English clubs next week Monday.

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