Citizens, Red Devils, Blues fight for Rice

Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are all reportedly preparing to move for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice during this summer's transfer window.

The 23-year-old has scored three times and registered four assists in 28 appearances for the Hammers during the 2021-22 campaign, with the midfielder again enjoying a strong campaign for David Moyes's side.

Rice has a contract at London Stadium until June 2024, but there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent months, with a number of clubs said to be keen on his services.

According to The Telegraph, Man City, Man United and Chelsea are all planning to move for the England international during this summer's transfer window.

The Red Devils are believed to have identified Rice as their leading midfield target, while Chelsea have long been linked with the player that they released from their academy at the age of 14.

The Euro 2020 finalist has scored eight times and registered nine assists in 173 appearances for the Hammers since making his first-team debut in 2017.