Transfer News: Manchester United ready to make an offer for West Ham United star Declan Rice in the summer after appointment of permanent manager
According to talkSPORT (h/t The Sun), Manchester United are ready to make an offer to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United in the summer after the appointment of a permanent manager.
The Red Devils added heavily to their squad in the summer by bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane. However, they failed to strengthen their midfield line and are now paying the piper for it.
Regardless, they are ready to make amends by tabling a bid for West Ham star Declan Rice in the summer. The English international has had a stellar 18 months at the London Stadium and is valued by the East London club at around £100million.
Man United are likely to propose a slightly lower fee. Moreover, they shall launch a bid for the central midfielder after the appointment of a permanent manager. Ralf Rangnick is the current interim boss but is expected to step down and become a consultant in the summer. If you are one the punters who place a successful bid on Man United landing a new manager, then online gambling can be one of your fortes.
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So far, the club were only viewing the English midfielder as a viable option. However, it is a massive boost that Rice has apparently been made the No 1 priority for the summer transfer window. We need to add to our current midfield line to compete against the big boys.
Paul Pogba could leave as a free agent in the summer after his contract expires at the end of the season. Donny van de Beek also has reservations about his game-time and is eyeing a move in the coming months. Nemanja Matic has 18 months on his deal and shall turn 34 this year.
Thus, there is a need to refine and refresh the central area of the pitch. Few could perhaps do it better than Rice. The soon to be 23-year-old is already captaining West Ham United and is arguably their best player. He recently hinted that he wants to stay with the Hammers, but there has been no exclusive statement.
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His presence could add control to our game, something we have lacked since the reign of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Fred and McTominay could also improve alongside the Chelsea academy graduate, while a new manager could also start off on the right foot. There are only positives to this deal, but it remains to be seen how fat a pay-cheque would the Old Trafford board have to offer for the East London club to part ways with their prized asset in the summer.
