Report: United keen on £80m-rated Hammers midfielder, could be open to paying £50m - originally posted on Sportslens.com
According to The Sun, Manchester United have contacted West Ham United over the availability of midfielder Declan Rice this summer.
The 20-year-old caught the eyes of United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate last term, playing his way into the latter’s star-studded national team.
The Hammers have told the Red Devils Rice isn’t for sale, but it is believed they would be open doing business if £80 million is brought to the table.
However, United aren’t keen on meeting their asking price, but could consider paying £50 million for the England international.
The West Ham academy graduate has established himself as one of the best in his position, with Manchester City also keen on him.
With Ander Herrera gone and Paul Pogba also likely to leave the Theatre of Dreams this summer, Solskjaer believes Rice will be a great addition to his squad.
The midfielder has established himself as a starter under Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini, and losing such a player during such a time where the club is building a squad capable of challenging for top six would be a huge blow.
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