LONDON -- Chelsea FC wants to strengthen the midfield. One new name on the Blues radar.

He is Declan Rice. The 22-year-old footballer costumed West Ham United. "Chelsea have made Declan Rice their main target," said the report quoted by Sportsmole, Wednesday (7/7).

In fact, ever since Frank Lampard was at Stamford Bridge, the Blues have been interested in Rice. Over time, the issue faded.

Because Lampard was sacked. He was replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Because he did not have much time to experiment, Tuchel maximized the available ammunition. The results look positive.

The London Blue Fleet won the Champions League (UCL). Mason Mount and team finished fourth in the English Premier League, and qualified for the FA Cup final.

According to the Mirror, the UCL winner is again interested in bringing Rice to Stamford Bridge. Sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano also enlivened this rumor.

"Cheslea's priority in midfield is Declan Rice," Fabrizio wrote on Twitter .

The midfielder is still on state duty. The Hammers hero defended the England national team at the 2020 European Cup.

Gareth Southgate's polished squad advanced to the semifinals. At that stage, the Three Lions met Denmark.

Rice is predicted to be the starter in the duel at Wembley Stadium, London, Thursday (8/7) early morning WIB. The reason is, in the first five games, he has always been a core player, the team of three lions.