Manchester United face stern West Ham test to sign Declan Rice and other transfer rumours

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West Ham in the Premier League despite police making a U-turn over his actions and the RSPCA being swamped with thousands of complaints.The France international has been picked to start by David Moyes against Watford on Tuesday less that 24 hours after a video emerged of the player kicking and slapping his pet cat.Despite the horrific abuse, police initially said that they would not be opening an investigation, before making a U-turn on that stance after the RSPCA were inundated with complaints.West Ham look to have forgiven their defender following an apology in which he promised that his behaviour was an isolated incident, and will not be repeated.After Sky Sports reported that the Metropolitan Police would not follow up with an investigation, CBS have reported that it had been passed over from Surrey Police to Essex.They add that inquires will now be made into the matter.With the initial video being shared by The Sun, they now add that RSPCA staff have received thousands of complaints from worried members of the public.The start has left many West Ham fans feeling furious, with one person saying: "Zouma is still playing?!!!!! No, that’s unacceptable. What does that say about us as a club? Shameful."With a second adding: "Speechless.

West Ham are reportedly set to drop Kurt Zouma after footage emerged of him kicking and slapping a cat.The video that surfaced on Tuesday morning (February 8) showed Zouma attacking the cat in his £2million home.And after West Ham condemned the behaviour, Zouma now looks set to miss out on a spot in the Hammers side for their Premier League clash with Watford on Tuesday evening.According to The Evening Standard, Zouma is 'expected' to be dropped from David Moyes' side.Zouma had picked up a knock against Kidderminster Harriers, but Moyes had confirmed he expected him to be back for Tuesday.West Ham said: “West Ham United unreservedly condemns the actions of our player, Kurt Zouma, in the video that has circulated.“We have spoken to Kurt and will be dealing with the matter internally, but we would like to make it clear that we in no way condone cruelty towards animals.”While Zouma also released a statement: "I want to apologise for my actions."There are no excuses for my behaviour, which I sincerely regret.Should Zouma be dropped? Let us know in the comments section“I also want to say how deeply sorry I am to anyone who was upset by the video."I would like to assure everyone that our two cats are perfectly fine and healthy.“They are loved and cherished by our entire family, and this behaviour was an isolated incident that will not happen again.”

West Ham fan is gaining notoriety for duping former footballers into posing next to a dildo.After the Hammers beat Kidderminster 2-1 in the FA Cup Fourth Round, the trickster caught an unsuspecting Micah Richards in the Aggborough Stadium car park.As the former Manchester City defender posed for a photo, beaming for the camera, a rubber sex device was whipped out.Richards, 33, is not the only one to have been subjected to the prank.Before that, a video emerged online of former Irons player and current first-team coach Kevin Nolan having the same done to him, unknowingly being snapped with a fan with a photo with a dildo in frame.The supporter uploaded the video to his Twitter account - which is under the alias @DildoWestHam - with the caption: "Love you Nolan baby."West Ham made it to the Last 16 of the FA Cup after beating the Harriers 2-1.It was no easy feat for David Moyes’ men though - Alex Penny put the home side up on 19 minutes and it took until one minute into injury time for Declan Rice to save their skin, netting with just minutes of time left.Jarrod Bowen then secured progression for the Premier League side with a goal in the dying embers of extra time.After the game, Moyes said that Kidderminster made the game “difficult” for them.Do you think this trickster will start to get recognised by former players? Let us know in the comments section.“I told the boys to turn up and be a bit more competitive and show that they can play at this level. "Kidderminster showed that they can play against the Premier League players so we had to show that we can play against conference players and I didn’t think we’d done that.

Manchester United have already decided on three midfielders who will be on their 15 strong list of summer transfer targets following a disappointing January window.Ralf Rangnick's side look in desperate need of a summer revamp following a string of inconsistent results, with a new manager set to come in before next season.And despite that uncertainty over who will be in charge, the club have already decided on three names who will make up some of the 15 potential midfield arrivals.With plans to turn that list of 15 into a potential 10 before the season is complete, two England internationals have already done enough at their current clubs to be included.ESPN reports details about the plan to outline 15 potential midfield arrivals, with West Ham's Declan Rice, Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and Amadou Haidara of RB Leipzig all being considered.Hammers boss David Moyes has been firm on the future of Rice, and it could take a bid in the region of £100million to see the club part with their star player.Leeds on the other hand are well placed to tie Phillips down to a new contract, with the player pleased that they blocked deadline day interest from West Ham.Haidara, 24, has stood out in the Bundesliga over the past three seasons, and has now made 101 appearances for the club while scoring 10 goals.Who should Manchester United make their key transfer target? Give us your verdict in the comments sectionThat comes after United decided not to add to their squad in January despite their inconsistent form since the end of September.United might still be in the running for an unlikely Champions League victory, but crashed out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage to add to their League Cup disappointment.In the Premier League the

Manchester United have been told they would get a 'definite' bonus if they sign Declan Rice for £100million.

David Moyes has told prospective buyers of Declan Rice that they can forget about spending a mere £100million on the midfielder.Instead the West Ham boss says those clubs now need a ‘humongous amount of money’ for a fee to be agreed to. The England international has been linked with a move to Manchester United among others but Moyes has said that, given his recent performances, that price has gone up significantly.

David Moyes is remaining tight-lipped over a possible move for Jesse Lingard to West Ham in the summer.

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Manchester United target Declan Rice has revealed he preferred Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard over United great Paul Scholes.

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Manchester United have issued an injury update for their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough on Friday night (8pm).

Manchester United are back in action on Friday as they take on Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Squad numbers for the remainder of the season have been finalised by Manchester United - after the January transfer window came and went without any further additions.

Manchester United today, leaving the Englishman free to leave for nothing in the summer.Lingard's contract is currently set to expire on June 30, and the midfield reportedly wants to leave.However, according to The Athletic, Lingard's wish will not be granted on Deadline Day despite links to numerous Premier League clubs.Ralf Rangnick had initially allowed Lingard to move, but after a meeting at Carrington on Monday, Rangnick has backtracked on his initial promise.Lingard had hoped to leave in an attempt to gain first-team football to try and force himself into Gareth Southgate's plans for the World Cup.Lingard has made 14 appearances for United this season, however, he only found the net twice for the Red Devils.His form has been a stark contrast to that at West Ham.Lingard moved to the Hammers on loan during the 2020/21 January transfer window, and he was a revelation in the middle of the park for David Moyes' side.The Hammers have been strongly linked for his signature, and so have newly-minted Newcastle United. What do you think of United's decision to keep Lingard? Let us know in the comments section United have already seen a number of first-team stars leave this window.Axel Tuanzebe moved to Napoli on loan while Anthony Martial made the switch to Sevilla on loan, and Donny van de Beek is expected to leave for Everton, also on loan.

Newcastle have dropped their interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson to resurrect a loan move for Jesse Lingard, with Watford now interested in Henderson.

Manchester United defender Phil Jones may not be leaving the club on transfer deadline day after his move to Bordeaux collapsed.Jones' 11-year stay at Old Trafford had been expected to come to an end during the January transfer window.The Ligue 1 giants appeared to be in the process of signing the former England international, who has only played one match for United since January 2020.After a series of devastating injuries, Jones has plummeted down the pecking order at Old Trafford, currently trailing behind Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly. But despite his lowly place in the United rankings, he will not be departing the club for Bordeaux, after his move fell through in the final stages.The Ligue 1 giants were reportedly keen on taking the 29-year-old on loan until the end of the season.

Up to four Manchester United players could leave the club on loan on deadline day.