As one of the hottest players in the younger generation of English football, Declan Rice has proven himself at club and national level, and his outstanding performances have been sought after by many Premier League giants. According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City's three major Premier League giants are all eyeing Rice. And the Hammers west ham united assessed his value at least 100 million pounds.
The 24-year-old Rice was born in Chelsea's youth training and is now the darling of the Blues, Mount, and has an excellent relationship. Rice didn't have Mount's good fortune, though. In the summer of 2013, rice, who was only 14 years old at the time, was swept out by Chelsea, but fortunately another london team, West Ham United, reached out to help him, where rice grew rapidly, making his Premier League debut in 2016/17 and officially promoting to the first team of West Ham after that season, playing 26 Premier League starts in 15 games, averaging 1.38 steals, 1.04 interceptions and 2.73 clearances per game, with a pass success rate of 79%. At the time, Rice was 19 years old.
Rice, who is 1.88 meters tall, is extremely physically strong, originally playing as a center-back, and then gradually transforming into a defensive midfielder. Rice has a tough style, has a super defensive interception ability, and makes opponents daunted by shoveling and breaking with one kick. As the ball skills matured, Rice's talent on the offensive end was further released. In 22 Premier League games this season, he has scored 1 goal and 4 assists, delivering 1222 passes and 17 key passes, with a pass success rate of 91%. At the same time, he can also average 2.32 steals, 1.82 interceptions and 1.27 clearances per game, making him an indispensable offensive and defensive conversion hub for the Hammers.
Whether it's the age of 24 or the distinctive technical characteristics, Rice has made the Top 3 of the Premier League salivate. For example, chelsea, the old club that once gave him up ruthlessly, Kante in the back position is over thirty years old, and injuries are gradually increasing, only 15 Premier League starts and 11 starts so far this season, although the performance on the field is still remarkable, but it no longer has the same body as the iron man at its peak. On the other hand, Chelsea are still very dependent on N'Golo Kante, and when he is absent, Tuchel can only make Reese James a cameo appearance at the back to ensure the defensive interception ability of the midfield. If Rice joins, the Blues will complete a seamless switch in the waist position.
The situation of the Red Devils Manchester United is even more needless to say, Pogba is basically certain to leave the team in the summer, without him, the Manchester United midfielder can not find a good offensive and defensive back, Scott can fight hard to grab the foot, Fred runs actively to pass the ball, but it is difficult to be alone due to his stature. Veteran Nemanja Matic covers the area and makes a precise shot, but he is old, and it is difficult for a good man to mention the courage of that year. In fact, even if any 2 of the 3 people take out the joint start, the level is difficult to match the level of the giants, so it is a top priority to bring in reinforcements. With a wealth of Experience in the Premier League that can be plugged and played, and the strength is superior to be able to single-handedly control the back position, who else but Rice? Phillips is also good, but money can't buy it.
Compared with Chelsea and Manchester United, Manchester City have the improving Spanish international Rodri in the back position, which is a big man who can stand alone, and he is only 25 years old, which can be described as a rich man. But compared to the abundance of talent in other positions, City's defensive back position can only be done by Rodri, and only Fernandinho, who will expire on his contract this summer. Once Rodri is in an unstable state, City's midfield defence will have big problems.
Therefore, Manchester City does not seem to be as eager as Chelsea and Manchester United, but they still favor Rice. If he can be recruited, not only can the back position be worry-free for the next ten years, but also directly deal a heavy blow to the two competitors, such a good opportunity, how can Manchester City and Guardiola let it go.
It is worth mentioning that West Ham United may accept an offer of less than 100 million pounds. That's largely because Rice's contract expires in the summer of 2024, and he has rejected the team's offer to renew his contract twice in a row. This is not surprising, the fast-growing Rice also hopes to have a higher level of platform, so that he can chase more champions, and these are things that West Ham Can't give. Considering he only has 2 years left on his contract, this summer will be the best chance for the Hammers to cash out Rice. £100 million or less is enough to take the England genius away, and it remains to be seen who he ends up spending.