Chelsea look set to overlook out on West Ham captain Declan Rice this season forward of their Champions League absence.

The Blues have lengthy been linked with Rice however, twelfth within the Premier League, face a marketing campaign with none European soccer.

But Rice just lately pressured his want to play within the Champions League, the place each golf equipment must be subsequent time period, which must be in Arsenal and Manchester United's favour.

He mentioned: "One hundred per cent I want to play in the Champions League. For the last two or three years, I've been saying that.

"I've been enjoying persistently effectively for my membership, and I really feel like I actually need to hold pushing. I see my pals right here who're enjoying Champions League and for giant trophies.

"You only get one career, and at the end, you want to look back at what you've won and the biggest games you've played in."

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