• 'In four years time we'll be talking about Declan Rice like we talked about Patrick Vieira'
• Joe Cole believes that Declan Rice could reach the level of Patrick Vieira
• Rice's impressive performances for Arsenal have drawn comparisons to Vieira

Former Chelsea and England star Joe Cole has made bold claims about the potential of young midfielder Declan Rice, comparing him to legendary player Patrick Vieira.

Cole stated that in a few years, people will be discussing Rice in the same breath as they do with iconic figures like Vieira and Cesc Fabregas.

Rice recently joined Arsenal from West Ham for a recordbreaking fee, but he has quickly proven his worth on the pitch. His contributions have been crucial in keeping Arsenal at the top of the league table.

In a recent match against Bournemouth, Rice showcased his talent by scoring a goal and providing an assist, further solidifying his reputation as one of Mikel Arteta's key players.Despite not reaching his full potential yet according to Cole, there is no doubt that if he continues on this trajectory, he could become one of Arsenal's alltime greats alongside names like Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.