Real Madrid are joining the battle for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

Italian transfer expert Gianluca di Marzio reports Real Madrid could join Chelsea in the race for Rice.

“If there will be the possibility to have him (Declan Rice), Ancelloti will be in the race," the journalist told Wettfreunde.

"I don't know which strategy will Real Madrid will have in the future - it depends on some players staying or going. For sure, Carlo Ancelotti likes him very much."

West Ham are seeking over £100m to sell the England international this summer.