Although Pep Guardiola recently signed Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United, the 26-year-old’s struggles at Manchester City could lead to him being replaced if reports are to be believed.
Graeme Bailey and Toby Cudworth of 90min say West Ham United’s Declan Rice is of interest to City, but there will be stiff competition for his signature – Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United have been linked.
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The England international, who boasts 205 appearances in all competitions for West Ham, is an excellent ball player (53 passes per game) (88.2% pass completion) and adept at turning over possession (2.9 tackles per game) (1.8 interceptions per game), so it’s easy to see why City would be keen.
He won’t come cheap, however, as David Moyes has slapped a £150m price tag on his head in the past. And while Rice would be a great addition to City’s midfield, it’s hard to see Guardiola sanctioning the move while Phillips is still on the books.
Reports suggest Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham is more of a priority than Rice too, so Chelsea look more likely to land his signature.
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