Declan Rice to Chelsea is a question of 'when' rather than 'if'

The West Ham ace is said to be very close to moving to the Bridge.

Declan Rice's transfer to Chelsea is starting to feel a question of 'when' rather than 'if', according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.

The West Ham ace is the only Frank Lampard's target for January but the Hammers are unwilling to let the midfielder leave midseason.

Hence, the 21-year-old is likely to end up moving to Stamford Bridge next summer.

Rice is now valued at €55m by Transfermarkt but West Ham are set to ask around €70-80m for their prized asset.