Chelsea able to battle Arsenal this summer season for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice – Paper Spherical

Chelsea nonetheless in race for Rice

Declan Rice had been linked with a transfer to Arsenal in latest months however The Solar reviews that Chelsea’s curiosity has not dissipated. As an alternative, they’re able to problem for his signature ought to he go away this summer season, and might be teamed with Enzo Fernandez in midfield.

“Chelsea are reportedly excited about signing the West Ham captain this summer season so as to add to their rising checklist of latest arrivals.

“Graham Potter’s facet already splashed out a whopping £107million on Enzo Fernandez in January to positive up their midfield.

“Rice is predicted to depart The Hammers in the summertime along with his present contract as a result of expire in 2024.”

Chelsea able to let Mendy go away

Regardless of his good begin at Stamford Bridge, Edouard Mendy has misplaced his spot to Kepa Arrizabalaga underneath Graham Potter, and the Senegalese stopper might be bought after a mammoth window of winter spending.

“The 30-year-old Senegal keeper is within the closing 18 months of the contract he signed when he arrived from Rennes at Petr Cech’s behest in 2020. He rapidly established himself as top-of-the-line shot-stoppers within the high flight, maintaining 16 clear sheets in his first season.

“He additionally equalled the Champions League file of 9 clear sheets in a marketing campaign to assist the membership win the competitors underneath Tuchel. Harm price him his spot when Potter first arrived in September and, though he has deputised when Kepa was unavailable, the Spaniard has retained his supervisor’s belief since.”

Ten Hag set for brand spanking new deal

The Mail believes that whatever the end result of a proposed change of possession at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag’s efficiency as supervisor to this point has earned him a brand new contract to remain on the membership.

“The membership’s present homeowners, the Glazer household, have ensured that they continue to be centered on delivering a optimistic end result this season and won’t let the takeover talks distract them.

“As a part of this, one situation that has already been outlined is the will to increase ten Hag’s deal as head coach of the Pink Devils.

“Ten Hag has helped remodel the Pink Devils in his first season on the membership and has delivered a Carabao Cup trophy while sustaining a place within the high 4.”

Haaland launch clause elevated

Spanish newspaper Marca believes that there was a change within the launch clause of Erling Haaland, which had stood at 175m in euros in 2025, and 25m euros a yr earlier than.

Nonetheless supervisor Pep Guardiola’s new contract, signed in direction of the tip of final yr, has elevated the payment.

“The Norwegian, as a part of his negotiation, managed to impose two launch clauses on Manchester Metropolis in a system he already utilized in his time at Borussia Dortmund and RB Salzburg.

“Guardiola prolonged his contract final November till June 2025, which means the attacker’s clause has additionally been robotically renewed and it’s now 200m euros for 2025, not 175m euros.

“As such, the Norwegian’s suitors at the moment are confronted with one other value and timeline, which might have main implications within the switch market.”