Declan Rice has been linked with a summer move away from West Ham United, with Arsenal and Manchester United keen.
Declan Rice has been linked with a number of clubs in recent weeks, including Manchester United and Arsenal. A report from The Athletic claims that the Red Devils will not be able to afford him if the asking price remains around £100 million.
Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing the England international, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The Gunners need to bring in a quality partner for Thomas Partey. So they want to sign the England international to strengthen their midfield.
The Red Devils need to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they need a better squad in order to do well across multiple competitions. The Red Devils managed to win the League Cup this season and made it to the final of the FA Cup as well.
Rice will enter the final 12 months of his contract in July, and he will be a free agent next summer. West Ham will not want to lose a player of ability for free, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince the player to sign an extension with them.
Manchester United have other important targets this summer, and they need to bring in a reliable goalscorer. They have been linked with a move for Harry Kane in recent weeks. It seems highly unlikely that Manchester United will be able to spend big money on a striker as well as Rice.
They are likely to prioritise a move. So having Rice at the club might not be an urgent requirement for the Red Devils. They have been overly reliant on Marcus Rashford for goals and signing a striker should be a top priority.
Meanwhile, Rice has proven himself in the Premier League as a top-class defensive midfielder in recent seasons and he helped West Ham win the UEFA Europa Conference league. He will be looking to take the next step in his career and join a big club with high ambitions. The opportunity to join Manchester United will be an attractive option for the player and it remains to be seen whether the two parties can come to an agreement.