Chelsea have team plans built around the prospect of signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this month, it has been revealed.

The Sun says Chelsea remain desperate to land Rice - and have reportedly already outlined their long-term plan for the England star.

The West Ham ace is top of Frank Lampard's wish list, who tried to sign him in the summer window.

Ultimately, a transfer failed as the Blues could not move on the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Marcos Alonso and Jorginho to raise funds, while the Hammers also told Chelsea that Rice was not for sale.

But their resolve is set to be tested further in January and Chelsea will renew their interest with another bid.

Lampard sees him as the ideal long-term centre-back partner for Kurt Zouma, despite Rice starring in midfield for West Ham and England.