Man Utd Activate £100m Move For Premier League Star With Ten Hag To Create Dream Partnership

Manchester United is reportedly making significant strides in their pursuit of West Ham star Declan Rice for a potential summer move.

Rice, who has led West Ham to the Europa Conference League final, has set his sights on playing in the Champions League.

With West Ham facing a disappointing domestic season, the club is preparing for the potential departure of their academy graduate, even though his contract is set to expire next year.

While Arsenal has been eyeing Rice as their top target for the summer, recent reports from the Daily Mail indicate that Manchester United has emerged as strong contenders for his signature.

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Securing Rice’s services would come at a price of approximately £100m, which would require prying him away from West Ham, who still have the option to extend his contract until 2025.

In the race for Rice, Manchester United will face competition not only from Arsenal but also from Chelsea, where Rice previously played in the academy.

However, with Chelsea unable to offer Champions League football at present, it appears that the battle for the 24-year-old midfielder may come down to a two-horse race between Manchester United and Arsenal.

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Erik ten Hag has expressed his desire for additional midfield reinforcements this summer. While Marcel Sabitzer is waiting to learn if he will be retained after his loan spell from Bayern Munich, Ten Hag envisions a potentially strong partnership with Rice.

Casemiro currently serves as the main defensive midfielder in Ten Hag’s squad, but his absence has revealed some vulnerabilities.

Rice’s long-term potential and Ten Hag’s plans for him have sparked excitement about a dream midfield pairing at Old Trafford in the upcoming season.

Manchester United’s ambitions don’t stop with

Rice and Mount, lifelong best friends, already demonstrate their chemistry while playing together for the England national team. The prospect of them uniting week in, week out at Manchester United is a tantalizing dream for both players.

While there remains a possibility that Rice and Mount could end up at Chelsea if the Blues successfully renew Mount’s contract and secure Rice’s services, the momentum seems to be leaning toward Manchester.

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Sky Sports News adds that Manchester United has expressed interest in Harry Kane, their international captain and one of the primary striker targets, who enters the final year of his contract with Tottenham.

However, it is important to note that while Manchester United’s interest in the trio of Rice, Mount, and Kane is undeniable securing all three would be a best-case scenario as indicated by Sky.

Nonetheless, the prospect of Rice joining Manchester United and potentially forming a formidable partnership with Mount in the midfield has ignited excitement among the club’s supporters, hinting at an exciting future for the Red Devils.