By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Report: Rice open to joining Bayern after phone call with Tuchel

West Ham star Declan Rice is keen on a move to Bayern Munich following a recent phone call with the Bavarians' coach Thomas Tuchel, Sky Germany reports.

West Ham's Declan Rice is open to a move to Bayern Munich this summer, according to Sky Germany.

The German media outlet reports that Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel recently spoke on the phone with the 24-year-old England international.

Bayern are now set to step up their efforts to sign the defensive midfielder and appear willing to pay the price for him, according to the report.

Sky Sports reported earlier this month that West Ham value their captain at a whopping £138 million.

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