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Rice is a unique case.
He wants Chelsea, no matter when we come in.
It would genuinely be smart to wait 1-2 more seasons before making a move. As his contract will run down, there's a chance of WHU getting relegated which makes his value plummets, and he can only improve.
He wants Chelsea, no matter when we come in.
It would genuinely be smart to wait 1-2 more seasons before making a move. As his contract will run down, there's a chance of WHU getting relegated which makes his value plummets, and he can only improve.
Let's analyse this:
Rice is valued at ÂŁ80m, if we haggle we could get him for around ÂŁ65m, but imagine where we could invest that money into.
ÂŁ65m easily gets you Donnarumma and a rotational winger. Alternatively, ÂŁ80m likely gets you White and a WC Keeper like Donnarumma.
Rice is valued at ÂŁ80m, if we haggle we could get him for around ÂŁ65m, but imagine where we could invest that money into.
ÂŁ65m easily gets you Donnarumma and a rotational winger. Alternatively, ÂŁ80m likely gets you White and a WC Keeper like Donnarumma.
It is a smart move to hold out for at least a year before going in for Rice.
Not only does this save cash for other signings atm, it allows us to see Ampadu & Gilmour develop more and lets us see what they can offer long term.
And in that time it's very likely West Ham go down.
Not only does this save cash for other signings atm, it allows us to see Ampadu & Gilmour develop more and lets us see what they can offer long term.
And in that time it's very likely West Ham go down.
So in conclusion, as much as I rate & want to see Declan Rice play for Chelsea.
I do believe that playing the waiting game can pay off twice as much for the club in every aspect.
Youth gets to develop, other important positions get sorted, and we sign a better version of Rice.
I do believe that playing the waiting game can pay off twice as much for the club in every aspect.
Youth gets to develop, other important positions get sorted, and we sign a better version of Rice.
