Sky give confusing mixed messages on potential £50m Chelsea transfer bid | OneFootball

Chelsea fans can be forgiven for feeling a little confused about the Declan Rice transfer situation right now.

The West Ham star has been a top performer in the Premier League and would make a fine signing for Chelsea if he does make a move this summer.

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Blues fans may well have been excited to see Sky Sports Italy journalist Angelo Mangiante claiming the west London giants had made a £50million offer to sign Rice from the Hammers…

However, this was later followed up by a contradictory claim from Sky Sports’ Twitter account.

See below as they refer to West Ham denying reports of a Chelsea bid from Rice – reports that came from one of their own journalists…

This is all a bit confusing and we’ll perhaps learn a bit more as time goes on, with this saga not looking like dying down any time soon.

Rice has shone at West Ham and seems like a player who could be a fine long-term purchase for Chelsea, or indeed any other top club.

The England international could fill in in defensive midfield or at centre-back for CFC, and it seems Mason Mount has strongly hinted he’d be keen on the move…