Manchester United have made West Ham midfielder Declan Rice a firm transfer target and are ready to explain why to Erik ten Hag, reports have claimed.
The Hammers midfielder has become one of the Premier League’s standout players in recent seasons. He is also a regular England international and has gained Gareth Southgate’s trust.
West Ham boss David Moyes has furthermore spoken effusively about the midfielder’s current level – and his potential.
Rice‘s performances for club and country have attracted significant transfer attention from elsewhere. Moyes has regularly insisted that £100million was the “sales” price for him last summer.
The Scottish coach more recently claimed that West Ham will demand £150million for his star man.
According to 90min, though, Moyes is bluffing and Hammers owner David Sullivan would accept £120million.
And Man Utd are therefore willing to add Rice to their team in a club-record deal. The England star’s current contract runs until 2024 and West Ham have the option of an extra year.
However, Rice and his camp have reportedly told West Ham that they see this summer as the ideal time to leave.
90min adds that Man Utd want to make Rice their marquee summer signing for incoming new manager Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils have interviewed the Ajax boss and are now closing in on bringing the 52-year-old to Old Trafford.
Elsewhere, The Telegraph claims that Ten Hag is ready to stamp his own mark on his new club’s transfer…
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