DORTMUND ENTER THE RACE TO SIGN WEST HAM STAR

German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have now entered into the race for the signature of West Ham United star Declan Rice. Dortmund are now on a growing list of teams that have shown interest in signing the England international midfielder and it is believed that it is now only a matter of when and not if he will be leaving West Ham. Manchester United have been recorded as one of the teams interested in signing him as the Red Devils continue their search for a proven midfielder in their bid to continue a squad revamp as they aim to chase titles next season. However, they have been put off by the £100 million that the Hammers are asking for.

Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the midfield star and the Blues are looking like the most likely destination for Rice, who was once in the books at Stamford Bridge but as a young prodigy. Returning to Chelsea would appeal dearly to Rice but it would depend on whether the Blues are willing to meet the transfer fee demands that West Ham are making. After spending close to £100 million (£97 million) to facilitate the return of Romelu Lukaku to Stamford Bridge last summer, splashing a similar amount thus summer could be too much to do for Chelsea.

Although Manchester City have been mentioned as one of the club’s that he could likely sign for, the Cityzens are not exactly seriously interested in signing him. Pep Guardiola already has a lot of quality options in midfield, including his £100 million summer recruit from Aston Villa, Jack Grealish. Dortmund, however, may have to look elsewhere in their search for a midfielder as Rice would reportedly prefer to remain in England even if he still wants to leave West Ham.