Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Declan Rice is the latest name to be linked with a move to Manchester United ahead of what promises to be a busy summer transfer window.
The MEN understands Rice reached out to England team-mates Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw during the latest international break to gauge whether a move to Manchester United might be possible, and indeed right for him.
That has sparked talk of a United move for Rice, particularly given the midfielder is someone the Reds have had their eyes on for around two years.
It's likely to take more than £100million for West Ham - who look destined to seal a European place this season - to sell Rice this summer.
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