Chelsea draw up Declan Rice transfer plan with Blues ready to ’test the water’

 Care gearing up to submit an official bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice ahead of next season, according to reports. The 22-year-old, who was released by the Blues as a youngster, has been tipped to return to Stamford Bridge this summer after making a name for himself as one of the Premier League's finest holding players with the HammersRice made 35 appearances for the east London outfit in all competitions last season before starting every match for England at Euro 2020He has recently emerged as a crucial member of Gareth Southgate's side and played a key role in leading the Three Lions to a first major tournament final since 1966.

However, the midfielder's future at West Ham appears to be in the balance after his refusal to sign a new contract at the London Stadium earlier this year.

Manchester United have been credited with an interest in bringing Rice to Old Trafford, while Chelsea are also understood to be keen admirers of their former academy prosp

ect.