Chelsea edge over Manchester United in Rice chase?

One of Sunday’s key transfer headlines relates to West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

According to the Sunday Mirror, the England international has told friends he has no interest in moving to Manchester and would prefer to stay in London, with Stamford Bridge his preferred destination.

That would appear to give long-time admirers Chelsea a massive edge over United in the battle to sign Rice, who is said to be valued at a cool £80m by West Ham as things stand.