Manchester City are said to be eager to sign Declan Rice from West Ham. City could play around £70m for the London born midfielder, who is seen as a replacement for Fernandinho, say The Sun. Meanwhile, City's owners say they are looking nurture Chinese talent. City Football Group have bought a stake in Chinese third-tier club Sichuan Jiuniu. They are already majority owners of New York City and Melbourne City clubs.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2019 10:30 UTC