Chelsea are planning a big money move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice at the end of the season.
According to a report from Daily Mail, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is looking to sanction a double move for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice at the end of the season. And the Blues are prepared to pay in excess of £200 million for the double midfield deal.
The two players have been linked with moves away from their respective clubs for months now. Clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid are thought to be keen on securing their services. And it will be interesting to see where they end up.
It is no secret that Chelsea will need to bring in top-quality replacements for players like Jorginho and N’Golo Kante, who could leave Stamford bridge at the end of the season. Both players will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Chelsea have not managed to agree on a new deal with them.
Declan Rice has managed to establish himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League, and he would be an exceptional alternative to Kante. On the other hand, Bellingham is one of the best midfielders around Europe right now, and he was outstanding for England in their opening World Cup game against Iran.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was reportedly in the stands watching the two players battle it out against Iran in England’s group opener. The Blues have already held talks with Bellingham’s representatives regarding a summer move.
Meanwhile, Rice was released as a youth player by Chelsea, and the 23-year-old midfielder might be keen on proving himself at Stamford Bridge. He will probably feel that he has unfinished business at the west London club. So it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can agree on a fee with the two clubs for the England duo.
The Blues will want to win the Premier League title once again, and they will have to improve their midfield significantly in order to sustain a title challenge against clubs like Manchester City.
