MANCHESTER UNITED fans are pleading with the club’s hierarchy to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice after another stellar display.
Supporters believe the England star, 22, is the ‘missing piece between them and the Premier League title’ and want the Red Devils to make a bid.
Rice put in a commanding performance for the Hammers against Man Utd on Sunday afternoon but it wasn’t enough to earn his team a point.
The visitors won 2-1 at the London Stadium thanks to a last-gasp penalty save from David de Gea and a late strike from Jesse Lingard.
But Red Devils fans watching on were still left in awe of Rice’s ability and are demanding the club signs the player.
One supporter tweeted: “Declan Rice is the missing piece between Man Utd and the Premier League title.”
Another wrote: “I thought Declan Rice was excellent for West Ham today. He would be ideal for United.
“He’s very good in possession. His quick decision-making coupled with that burst of acceleration means he’s difficult to close down.
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“He’s also got great passing, good in the air and is a leader.”
And one simply tweeted: “Declan Rice come to United. Now.”
Man Utd were linked with several midfielders during the summer, such as Saul Niguez and Eduardo Camavinga, but failed to make a signing.
Many believe it’s the team’s weak link as doubts about Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic continue to rumble on.
Man Utd fans are also concerned about losing Paul Pogba, who’s current Old Trafford deal expires in June.
We need to do everything we can to get Declan Rice next summer.
Manchester United fan
Rice is one of the Premier League’s best young midfielders after breaking into West Ham’s first-team during the 2017-18 campaign.
The £100million-rated star has gone on to make 151 appearances for the club and has become an England regular, picking up 26 caps to date.
Rice has been linked with Man Utd since the end of the summer window and reports suggest he is the club’s No1 transfer target.
Other football fans were in awe of his performance on Sunday, with one fan tweeting: “Rice is one of English football’s greatest jewels.
“Anticipating, launching counterattacks, covering a huge amount of field… he’s an insane midfielder.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
