Declan Rice, is he all that?

Originally Posted by 20LEgend1999

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Like a prime Phil Jones

Originally Posted by 20LEgend1999

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Thaaaaat’s it. Get nice and tired and use it all before Sunday 👍

like a knife through fred.

Will have his pick of the top three clubs in the country next summer.
His best mate plays for Chelsea, his club are asking for £100 million.
City will bid just to drive up the price.
Why do we announce he is the only player Ole wants?

Originally Posted by Ronny

Will have his pick of the top three clubs in the country next summer.
His best mate plays for Chelsea, his club are asking for £100 million.
City will bid just to drive up the price.
Why do we announce he is the only player Ole wants?

Where is this "announcement" then?

He would improve us massively, but if it meant a whole summer window budget spent then i'm not so sure.

oh look at this thead from two years ago called
"we should buy declan rice."
https://www.utdforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272164

Originally Posted by armchair

oh look at this thead from two years ago called
"we should buy declan rice."
https://www.utdforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272164

Waffles straight to the point as per

Yes.
Perfect for us. And would fit in like a glove.

Originally Posted by shenwen

Waffles straight to the point as per

Eric Dier MK II. Said it a few weeks back.

Avoid.

Stand by it.

Never mind - guess who said "he's nowhere near as good as Matic"?

Originally Posted by red in cumbria

Never mind - guess who said "he's nowhere near as good as Matic"?

that's not even a £#%&!ing question.

Manchester United to look elsewhere in Rice pursuit

Manchester United's scouts have been instructed to identify alternative options to Declan Rice in the club's search for a defensive midfielder next summer, sources told ESPN, amid concerns over West Ham's valuation of the player and contrasting opinions within Old Trafford over his ability to significantly improve the team.

Rice, 22, emerged from England's Euro 2020 campaign as one of the key figures in Gareth Southgate's team as the Three Lions reached their first major tournament final since the 1966 World Cup. His performances for England have been followed by an impressive start to this season for David Moyes' team, who have faced United in their last two senior fixtures in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.

Though United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains an admirer of Rice, sources told ESPN the club's recruitment team is yet to be convinced the former Republic of Ireland youth international possesses the qualities to take the team to another level.

Rice is regarded as being a powerful presence in midfield with a strong defensive mindset and has also caught the eye with his ability to break forward into attacking areas. But sources said some figures at United have cast doubt on whether Rice is quick enough, with and without the ball, and if he would be able to complement the qualities of Scott The Scottish Player rather than replicate them.

With West Ham expected to value Rice at between £80-90 million, United believe an alternative can be found outside the Premier League who would be equally, if not more, effective and not subject to the inflation that accompanies the fees for English players.

The plan for next year is to sign a defensive midfielder, as well as attempt to win the race sign Dortmund forward Erling Haaland, and that blueprint has not been altered by the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, which was financed outside of United's original summer transfer budget.

Although a move for Rice continues to have support within United, he is likely to be one of a number of options by the time the club make their move at the end of the season.

Awful news. This season gets worse and worse.

Originally Posted by NedKelly

Awful news. This season gets worse and worse.

It's great news.

He's average.

we're getting haaland and a cheaper, better alternative to rice. yay!

Originally Posted by jem

we're getting haaland and a cheaper, better alternative to rice. yay!

This. I am wholly unconvinced by Rice.

Is he really the best young DM in the world? No chance.

Originally Posted by Whip Hubley

This. I am wholly unconvinced by Rice.

Is he really the best young DM in the world? No chance.

well, yes. however, I am wholly unconvinced that we will get haaland or a cheaper, better alternative to rice. nice idea, though.

Originally Posted by jem

well, yes. however, I am wholly unconvinced that we will get haaland or a cheaper, better alternative to rice. nice idea, though.

de jong. Barca are skint and we'd get him for less than Rice nqat.


And imagine the joy on Bunks if we lined up with de jong and the beak? Bless.

Originally Posted by Whip Hubley

de jong. Barca are skint and we'd get him for less than Rice nqat.


And imagine the joy on Bunks if we lined up with de jong and the beak? Bless.

much as I would not deny the existence of haaland, I would not deny the existence of cheaper, better players than rice. I am wholly unconvinced only that we will get them.