Chelsea transfer target Declan Rice is now reportedly represented by his father – a Stamford Bridge season ticket holder.

The West Ham United midfielder is enjoying another impressive campaign after the Hammers fended off interest from the Blues last summer.

Frank Lampard is desperate to add the England international to his ranks.

And those hopes could have been raised after The Athletic reported his die-hard Chelsea supporting dad Sean is now acting as his agent.

However, they state any thoughts of that having a direct impact on any potential transfer as being ‘premature’ with West Ham’s stance remaining the same.