Manchester United told they can sign perfect Frenkie de Jong alternative
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have been told they are in pole position to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice. After emerging as one of the hottest properties in Europe over the last two seasons, Rice was earmarked as a top target for United this summer, despite fears over the price tag West Ham placed around his neck.
However, as things played out, United turned their attentions to Frenkie de Jong when Erik ten Hag was appointed as manager.
Casemiro was eventually recruited for an initial €60million from Real Madrid as United finally their addressed long-standing problems in central midfield.
But should Ten Hag want to strengthen further in that particular department next summer, the United manager could already boast an advantage when it comes to Rice. READ MORE: Five players should fear for their United places Rice, 23, will only have two years left to run on his contract next summer.
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