It is no secret that Manchester United - and other top Premier League clubs - have monitored Declan Rice in recent times. The England international has continued to improve at West Ham United and is now a staple for club and country.
A stellar Euro 2020 saw the midfielder start every game as England came within a penalty shoot-out of glory. The Manchester Evening News reported United were interested in Rice earlier this year but a staggering £100million price tag forced Old Trafford chiefs to rethink.
After Erik ten Hag’s appointment, a wrangle for Barcelona maestro Frenkie de Jong ensued. Talk of a big-money move for Rice cooled but frustration in their bid to reunite the Dutchman with his former Ajax student saw United change tack once again.
