Declan Rice appears to becoming a hotter and hotter target for Bayern Munich with former Bayern and Germany midfielder Lothar Matthäus is also a fan.

Lothar Matthaeus

And according to www.bavarianfootballworks.com this evening the Hammers skipper is now a priority target with the club looking to sign him and a top striker.

The site points out that this would be the last summer window that West Ham could sell the 24 year old  for a considerable fee.

And it adds that whilst a fee in excess of 100-million is not very Bayern-like, per se, manager Thomas Tuchel and the board are sold on him being an excellent fit for the midfield in the number 6 role .

Matthäus is also wants Declan signed  as the club needs a strong, physical, and commanding number 6 midfielder, for which Rice is perfect.