Chelsea's ploy to sign Declan Rice became more difficult after Manchester United entered the race for the West Ham ace.The midfielder has become a staple for both the Hammers and England in a brilliant year for the youngster.At just 21, he has already made over 100 Premier League appearances.Arguably, he is David Moyes' most important player - fulfilling his role as midfield lynchpin with astonishing expertise at his age.Almost all of West Ham's play goes through Rice at some point and Frank Lampard is crying out for a player of that ilk.The Blues boss dreams of putting the England international in his team despite a summer of lavish spending.Almost every area of the squad was improved, from striker to goalkeeper, but one man he did not.
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