‘He almost has everything’ – William Gallas urges Chelsea to sign ‘unbelievable’ Declan Rice

William Gallas believes Declan Rice could be a ‘good signing’ for his former membership Chelsea and says the England worldwide may develop into ‘top-class’ if he makes the transfer to Stamford Bridge.

Frank Lampard has expressed curiosity in signing West Ham star Rice, who was launched from Chelsea’s academy on the age of 14.

Manchester United have additionally been linked with the 22-year-old however Rice is stated to favour a transfer to Chelsea as he needs to keep in London.

Asked whether or not Rice could be a great match for Chelsea, former Blues defender Gallas informed PlayOJO: ‘He’s a great participant. For his age, he’s unbelievable.

‘Very strong and technically, he’s almost received every little thing. For me, he has to go away West Ham to get to the following stage as a result of he could possibly be a top-class participant.

‘To be a top-class participant, he has to prepare on a regular basis alongside top-class gamers which is why for me he has to go away West Ham subsequent season.

‘He looks like he has a strong personality, I think he would be a good signing for Chelsea.’

Speaking final month, Chelsea boss Lampard praised ‘fantastic’ Rice and the way in which he responded to being launched by the membership as a youngster.

He stated: ‘He’s a implausible participant for West Ham and England, so truthful play as a result of his journey after leaving Chelsea and going to West Ham it’s a good story to hear. There are numerous these tales for various causes at no matter stage and that reveals a power of character.

‘In terms of our end I don’t assume I’d use the phrase remorse. Our academy is among the finest on the planet. You take a look at our first staff now on the gamers we’ve produced which might be in or across the first staff squad, we’ve received so many.

‘It’s not straightforward, it’s not a precise science to choose or select gamers. But the academy work brilliantly right here and produce by means of quite a lot of gamers.

‘Declan Rice, let’s give him private credit score for going and making the good begin to his profession that he’s had at West Ham.’

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