CHELSEA are the current frontrunners to sign West Ham and England star Declan Rice.
That’s according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who make the talented midfielder a 9/2 shot to return to Stamford Bridge in January.
Chelsea are the favourites to sign Declan Rice
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Rice is into the final 18 months of his current deal at the London Stadium and sparked panic among Hammers fans with his comments in Qatar.
Speaking ahead of an England game, Rice was questioned on his desire to win trophies, responding: “Yeah, 100 per cent. For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.
“I’ve been consistently playing well for my club. I want to win trophies for my club.
“You only get one career and you want to look back at what you’ve won and play in the biggest games. I am really ambitious and I want that.”
Many West Ham fans took that as a hint that his departure was imminent, particularly with the club having also offered him two new contracts which were rejected.
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Declan Rice next club odds
Sky Bet odds
Chelsea 9/2
Manchester United 5/1
Liverpool 7/1
Arsenal 12/1
Manchester City 14/1
Newcastle 16/1
PSG 18/1
Real Madrid 18/1
AC Milan 20/1
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It had previously been reported that a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ had been made between club and player for the 23-year-old to leave in the summer, with Chelsea a long-term link.
Released was released by the Blues as a youngster in their academy and with Jorginho and N’Golo Kante both only having one year left on their current deals, it could be a move that suits everyone.
However, there’s plenty of competition for the England international.
Reports have previously claimed Manchester United (5/1 second favs), Liverpool (7/1) and Arsenal (12/1) will all target the 23-year-old.
While Manchester City (14/1) and Newcastle (16/1) are other potential Premier League suitors according to the bookies.
Abroad, big-spending PSG are next in at 18/1 to add Rice to their talented midfield.
While Real Madrid are also quoted in the betting, with their abudance of talent in the central area.
With Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni in that area alongside veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, is there room for Rice? They’re an 18/1 shot.
While AC Milan are 20/1 to sign Rice in January.
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