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Manchester United to Compete with Arsenal for Declan Rice
Manchester United are ready to challenge Arsenal in the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. The Red Devils are reportedly prepared to offer Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay as part of the deal.
Arsenal’s Offers Rejected by West Ham
Arsenal have already seen two offers rejected by the Hammers and are preparing a third offer but remain confident of bringing the 24-year-old to the Emirates. However, Manchester United are now considering an offer of their own and will propose a player-plus-cash deal involving Maguire or McTominay.
West Ham’s Interest in McTominay
West Ham have shown interest in Scotland international McTominay who is among the players United could move on this summer. David Moyes is also understood to be a huge admirer of club captain Maguire, another who is free to leave having lost his place in Erik ten Hag’s starting XI last season.
Maguire’s Salary Expectations
Maguire salary expectations however could pose a problem while the England international has so far shown no desire to leave Old Trafford despite starting just eight Premier League matches last season. It also remains to be seen whether McTominay would accept a move to east London. The 26-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer and with United prepared to sell his midfield partner Fred to Fulham for £20million, he could still stay at the club.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can compete with Arsenal for Declan Rice, but it is clear that the Red Devils are ready to offer Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay as part of the deal. West Ham have shown interest in McTominay, but Maguire’s salary expectations could be a problem. Meanwhile, it is unclear whether McTominay would accept a move to east London or stay at Old Trafford.