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title: "Chelsea linked with a move to re-sign Declan Rice"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-09-27T17:28:39Z"
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# Chelsea linked with a move to re-sign Declan Rice

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Declan Rice’s contractual situation at West Ham, according to a report from [Graeme Bailey for The Gambling Times](https://www.thegamblingtimes.com/2018/09/26/declan-rice-has-plethora-of-premier-league-options/).

The Blues are believed to be one of several Premier League clubs to have kept a close eye on Rice’s predicament at the London Stadium, as his contract continues to run down.

Rice has emerged as a key player for the Hammers in recent times, with Manuel Pellegrini’s establishing him as a mainstay in the first team’s starting line-up.

![Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1015515700.jpg)

The defender, who is also capable of playing in a holding midfield role, was once involved in Chelsea’s youth setup. When he was released at just 14-years-old, however, he sought pastures new with West Ham.

Pellegrini’s side appear to be sweating over Rice’s long-term future at the club, however, with the youngster’s contract at the London Stadium expiring at the end of the season.

Chelsea, along with a plethora of other apparently interested Premier League clubs, will, therefore, be presented with an opportunity to negotiate a free transfer with Rice upon the opening of the January transfer window.