Former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Manchester United are likely to be the next destination for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.
According to Evening Standard, the England international has been linked with a move to the likes of Chelsea and United. The Red Devils are said to have a 'strong interest' in the midfielder.
However, as per Daily Mail, any club that wishes to prize away Rice from West Ham this summer will have to pay £150 million.
Robinson believes that United are likely to get the midfielder amidst competition from other Premier League clubs. Speaking to Football Insider, he said:
“The Chelsea move is off the table. Where else does he go? I do not see him going to Man City. They have Rodri in that area. I can only see him going to Manchester United. I expect them to be looking at Rice and Kalvin Phillips. Chelsea was the move he wanted though."
Rice's contract with the Hammers ends in the summer of 2024. Hence, Robinson believes that the Premier League side should keep him for one more season. He said:
“Do West Ham need to sell him this summer? He’ll have two years left on his contract but I do not think his value alters too much in 12 months. I’d keep him if I was West Ham. If he doesn’t want to sign a new deal, keep him and cash in next year.”
With the Red Devils in dire need of a top quality central or defensive midfielder, they can be expected to push for Rice in the summer. However, with the £150 million price tag placed on Rice, they might consider other options.
Manchester United's push for Premier League top four to resume in April
Manchester United currently sit in sixth place in the league table. They are four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, who have a game in hand on the Red Devils.
In their most recent Premier League match (Gameweek 29), they defeated fellow top four contenders Tottenham Hotspur 3-2.
They will look to continue their surge when they return from the international break in April. They face Leicester City on 2 April, who defeated them 4-2 in the reverse fixture this season in October.
Manchester United also have big away matches against Liverpool and Arsenal lined up on April 20 and April 23 respectively. Their clash against the Gunners could well determine which team finishes in the top four of the Premier League this season.
zupabcdior
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I prefare kalvin Philips or Ruben neves
tucbkrsuyz
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Get bisouma or Tchoumeni from Monaco.
Taocilptz
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We want Ruben neves
duedeinrsu
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150 rice without drink its too much
1kingtemmy
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Rice would love to join the winning team
cabcdlmuyz
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me wondering why only rice is 150 e trya me ooo
Jeremycamp
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Cap 🧢
SteveBillionaire
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He's not worth 60m not to talk about 150m!
Mahomes
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never seen what's so special about Rice.very poor ball carrier but he's got a English passport anyways. whole lot of dms in the league weh better than him.
pekadnptu
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Declan Rice will not go anywhere. West Ham will keep asking for £100M+ for him. And he'll remain at West Ham till 2024 when he'll leave as a free agent. That seems to be the trend with all players now, isn't it? Can't blame them though cos most clubs price them out of a move when they're in contract by asking unrealistic values.
Lezbceinp
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Too expensive, we want Ruben Neves...
dumbkmopz
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Only Rice €150 What about Beans! To spend €150 on only Rice there will be no money to buy Beans.[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
water0147
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too expensive
lidlnpty
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Most it be England players all the time? how do you expect Man United to spend 150 only for Rice, there are other good defensive midfielders that u can afford below price like Haidara, Camara and others. Stop this England of a thing