According to UtdPlug via a leak from a former West Ham United employee, a Manchester United Declan Rice move could be on the cards, with there being potential for a player-plus-cash deal to get the move over the line. This backs up earlier stories from The Mirror and The Telegraph. The player has previously been valued at £100 million by the club.
Manchester United Declan Rice Move ‘Could Be True’
Why is Declan Rice For Sale?
West Ham United have staunchly fought against the idea of selling the England midfielder for several years now, with him playing a key part in the club securing European silverware this past year. However, with just one year left on his contract, Rice won’t want to renew only to be at risk of yet another relegation scrap with the Hammers. Instead, the club can choose to attempt to cash in on the player, sparking a bidding war with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
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Is a Manchester United Declan Rice Move Likely?
The odds of a Manchester United Declan Rice transfer are drastically improving, especially if West Ham can get more value out of the move. Signing Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire could be significant for the Hammers, with the two not quite showing that they are at the level Erik ten Hag desires. However, they would almost certainly get the job done at the London Stadium.
Rumours of a Mason Mount transfer to Old Trafford will help the club’s cause too. The two England midfielders are known to be friends, and going to the same club could make the transition into a new environment easier for both of them.
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What Does This Mean For Arsenal and Chelsea?
Arsenal and Chelsea are both in the market for a defensive midfielder, with the Blues recently losing Ngolo Kante and Granit Xhaka leaving the Emirates. If Rice were to join the Red Devils, it would put a lot of pressure on both clubs to push for Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.
