As the transfer window nears the end for this summer at least, Chelsea will make one big move for one last signing.
It is now all systems go for ‘Operation Rice’.
As confirmed on the London is Blue Podcast by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will now make a push to sign Declan Rice from West Ham after securing the signing of new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
🚨 Here We Go Ft. @FabrizioRomano
— #OperationRice starts now
— Rudiger, Tomori: one leaves this window
— Other CB, GK targets for next summer
— Chelsea’s rep in the market
— And so much more!Say “Grazie, Fabrizio!” and give this a like & RT! 👊
🎧 https://t.co/6ik00SOJ9l pic.twitter.com/qrGn4YUvTS— London Is Blue Podcast ⭐️⭐️ (@LondonBluePod) September 22, 2020
However, the pursuit of Rice was and still will be a difficult one to pull off, with West Ham not keen on selling.
But the clubs co-owner David Sullivan has given a very honest and open interview on TalkSport today and his words will give Chelsea a boost in their pursuit of Rice.
As reported by The Evening Standard, Sullivan has admitted to having difficulties signing new players and he might not be able to sign anyone at all this window.
https://twitter.com/TheScore01/status/1308730516246597632?s=20
It is clear they are struggling in many aspects especially the financial department, and getting some solid funds in by just selling one player could become a real appeal to them in the latter stages of the window so they could then strengthen by bringing in 2 or 3 players from the Rice money.
