Pundit: Declan Rice could be auditioning for transfer when West Ham United face Manchester United
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Declan Rice could be auditioning for a summer transfer to Manchester United when West Ham travel to Old Trafford on Sunday, says Frank McAvennie.
The Hammers captain has long been linked with a move away from the London Stadium, with the Red Devils long-term admirers despite his £100m+ valuation.
And with the two clubs set to do battle in the Premier League this weekend, McAvennie feels like Rice will shine no matter who he comes up against and that could make Manchester United realise that he is the perfect option for their own team.
“I think everyone knows what Declan is capable of,” he told West Ham Zone.
“I think so. I think he’ll show it to be honest with you, playing against Fred, McTominay. Against Fred and McTominay, I would back Declan Rice all day long.
“It doesn’t matter who Man United play, I think Declan will shine. He wants to go there and show them that he’s better than them.
“I think that’s why he’ll do it. He’s a very good player playing against very good players. So he’ll stand up.
“That atmosphere won’t bother him, it’ll go in his favour. He does well wherever he goes, that’s what he does.”
McAvennie named Rice as one of five West Ham players that he believes would get into the Manchester United side, along with Lucas Paqueta and three others.