Manchester City are plotting a swap bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice.

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Rice this summer, joining Arsenal and Manchester United in being heavily linked in recent years.

But City could blow all three rivals out of the water by offering an enticing deal involving his England team-mate, Kalvin Phillips.

The Daily Star says West Ham want to sign Phillips as Rice's successor and remain convinced he is the right candidate, despite a disappointing maiden season at City.

David Moyes eyed the 27-year-old last summer, and West Ham indicated they were willing to eclipse City's £42million bid.

Phillips was sold by the prospect of challenging for major trophies under Pep Guardiola, though, and left Leeds United for the Etihad Stadium.

West Ham would be ready to offer him an escape route as they prepare to sell Rice, with their valuation set to be around a British-record £120m.

The report claims City could use him to lower Rice's fee and sweeten the deal for the Hammers, who are expected to pursue Phillips regardless of their skipper's situation.