The player who is already a permanent fixture in England and who Liverpool are set to sign is not Bellingham

In theory, the midfielder will bid farewell to West Ham during the summer transfer window in 2023. And it seems that Jürgen Klopp's side have the edge in the race for Rice. All the indications are that Liverpool will be faced with a desperate need to shore up their wide midfield ahead of next season.

The reason? With a number of departures in that area of the pitch looming for the Anfield outfit, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to address the issue as soon as possible. As it is, Football Insider reports that the iconic Premier League powerhouse is in pole position for Declan Rice (23).

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A talented midfielder who, barring any last-minute surprises, is more than determined to leave West Ham United at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign. Therefore, the Hammers have already thrown in the towel for their youngster, a man who is excelling for England at the World Cup in Qatar.

That said, there is competition from Chelsea and Manchester City for Liverpool in England. In addition, Rice has already been linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. It seems that this player will opt for the proposal of the Merseyside team, so he would be at Klopp's disposal.

<strong>Liverpool are the frontrunners to sign Rice</strong>

However, the Reds know that this is a long-distance race and several episodes of the soap opera have yet to be resolved. It's all over for Declan Rice and Liverpool. The Reds are also set to make a move for Declan Rice. For their part, West Ham will not give up their player at any price. A firm stance that has been reflected during the last few transfer windows.