Reports in England state that Declan Rice is still pushing for a transfer to Chelsea despite the odds against the move.

The 21-year-old’s club West Ham are insistent they will not sell the England star.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers vice-captain is keen to get a move back to Chelsea.

There is a suggestion that Rice’s agent is already in negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club over a potential move with the two clubs close to beginning talks.

However, according to The Sun, there still has been no official bid put in from any club for the Three Lions international as of yet.

Rice was released by the Blues at the age of 14 before making the switch across London, where he has made 111 first-team appearances.