Why Chelsea need to sign Declan Rice

Chelsea have been advised to make moves for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as a replacement for Jorginho.

This is according to Glenn Johnson, who stressed that the Blues need to sign Rice before any other club does.

Johnson wants Chelsea to make a move for Rice this upcoming summer transfer window.

Rice is considered the most important player at West Ham, having proven himself so far this season.

Aside from Chelsea, the Hammers midfielder has attracted interest from top clubs in Europe who are ready to sign him.

“If Chelsea don’t sign him, then someone else will,” Johnson told bettingodds.

“It is one of those situations – he is either going to your rivals or he’s coming to you.

“He is a class act, on and off the pitch. He is still a young guy, still learning his trade, but I think the way he handles himself is not fake, it is authentic.

“He is clearly a lovely guy. I think the more characters we have like that knocking around for England, the better.”

Asked who Rice could replace at Chelsea, Johnson added: “I would probably say Jorginho.

“I think that’s a bit harsh because I am a big fan of Jorginho but I think if Rice came in with fresh legs and can motor around the park, then Jorginho would probably be the one that’s sacrificed.

“Hopefully, Jorginho doesn’t leave because he is a great player, but he’s probably the one that I think would drop out of the starting line-up if it was to happen.”