Declan Rice: All you need to know about Man Utd and Chelsea target
While Thomas Tuchel and Marina Granovskaia have begun the process of moving on the deadwood in his squad, Chelsea’s summer transfer window is set to get truly underway. The Blues are still yet to make a signing in what is Tuchel’s first full transfer window as manager.
But now that Euro 2020 has ended, Chelsea should be able to finally ramp up their business, with many of their targets having gone deep into the tournament with their countries.
Tuchel is aiming to mount a Premier League title challenge in the upcoming season but do that he will need reinforcements.
High up his list is a new striker, having seen Timo Werner struggle to adapt to life in England following his move from RB Leipzig last summer.
A new midfielder and a new centre-back will also be sought as Tuchel and Granovskaia look to improve the weaker areas of the squad.
Here, Daily Express Sport rates four Chelsea targets who played at Euro 2020, based on how they performed and whether they’re worth signing…
Chelsea's Euro 2020 transfer targets rated as Marina Granovskaia eyes reinforcements (Image: Getty Images)
Declan Rice - 8/10
West Ham midfielder and England international Declan Rice has long been a target of Chelsea’s, with Frank Lampard particularly keen to sign him during his reign as manager.
At Euro 2020, Rice showcased all the talents that have marked him out as one of the top defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
He started all of England’s games during their run to the final and was particularly impressive in the final.
Rice would certainly be worth signing for Chelsea, though his performances at Euro 2020 may make him expensive.
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The Blues need reinforcements to mount a Premier League title challenge (Image: Express Sport)
Potentially competing with Rice to be the new man in Chelsea’s midfield corps is Italian international Manuel Locatelli.
The 23-year-old made five appearances as the Azzurri won the tournament, scoring two goals against Switzerland in their second group game.
He is also being chased by Juventus and Arsenal, though the Blues may be better off bringing in a player who already has experience of playing in a system similar to Tuchel’s 3-4-2-1.
Romelu Lukaku – 6/10
Romelu Lukaku is clearly capable of being the elite striker many expected he would become at Manchester United.
Romelu Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium at Euro 2020 (Image: Getty Images)