Manchester United supporters are adamant they have spotted a double solution to their midfield problems.
Having finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League last season, key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom issued a triple statement of intent; signing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and returning five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
United were, though, unable to follow up those deals with a top-level defensive midfielder.
Manchester Evening News understands that has, instead, been identified as a priority area for the next window and Declan Rice is still target number one in that regard.
That's despite concerns West Ham might dig their heels in over a valuation for the England international.
Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Haidara and Ruben Neves from Wolves have been mooted as potential alternatives.
Rice and Neves went head-to-head during the Premier League meeting between West Ham and Wolves on Sunday afternoon, meanwhile, as United supporters took notice of their performance and outlined what they could bring to Old Trafford in tandem next season.
All-action Rice struck the post for the Hammers as they went on to win the game 1-0.
Here are a selection of comments posted on social media platform Twitter;
@scottstanhope said: "I would love us to sign Rice and Neves this summer."
@yashghwaghave posted: "Bruno [Fernandes], N eves and Rice would be the ideal midfield pairing."
@Witz181 added: "Neves or Rice would be a great addition for United."
Who should United sign this summer? Have your say in the comments section below.
@Ese_Feddy said: "Neves is a very composed DM. I enjoy his calmness on the ball. United need to look into him."
@Stay_Vicious20 posted: "Neves seems a gettable and affordable option, personally."
@lauboo100 added: "I say it every time that I watch him play, I would be throwing a blank cheque at West Ham for Rice. The complete midfielder."
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