Declan Rice: Manchester United and Chelsea target profiled
Manchester United spent big in the summer transfer window. But, while that was the case, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows his side still require an elite defensive-midfielder to seriously challenge for the Premier League title. And Declan Rice appears to be the Norwegian’s priority for that area, having sparkled for West Ham in recent years.
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And the Independent revealed in September that Rice, consequently, was Solskjaer’s ‘priority’ target for next summer.
Furthermore, it’s stated that many of the English players at United want the West Ham star to come to Old Trafford.
He’s been a big asset for the Hammers in recent years, helping them qualify for the Europa League last season.
The publication stated that Rice’s camp had explored ways to leave West Ham in the summer, only for the midfielder’s £100million price tag to deter potential suitors.
But Rice would have joined United ‘had he got his way’, which bodes well for the future.
He’s even been mocked for the constant links to Old Trafford by United players, meaning he’d have good chemistry with them if he made a move.
Man Utd players have endorsed Declan Rice transfer (Image: GETTY)
“£90 million is a huge amount of money for Declan Rice – it’s crazy money, but it’s a fair valuation,” he told Paddy Power.
“Rice has proved himself recently and enhanced his reputation.
“There’s been a lot of speculation about him moving but it hasn’t fazed him, and he’s just got on with his job.
“West Ham were successful last season, and until yesterday they’d had a great start to the season.
“The time will come for him to move on, and I’d be amazed if one of the big clubs in the Premier League is not in for him straight away when they realise he’s available.
Man Utd have been wowed by Declan Rice's form for club and country (Image: GETTY)
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“Potentially even major clubs abroad too. It depends on what Declan wants to do but I’d guess he’d want to stay in the Premier League.
“I’m not sure about Manchester City signing him, but whether Manchester United or Chelsea want to move for him all depends on his availability and if it’s the right time for the club.
“I can see him suiting United because they’ve got an abundance of attacking talent but are often caught wide open defensively. He would be the perfect fit.
“Whether United have got another £90m pounds is another matter.”