Peter Lynch

Sun 7 May 2023 14:40, UK

West Ham skipper Declan Rice has given his all for the club since arriving from Chelsea as a teenager in 2014.

But given his aspirations to play at a higher level, combined with his current club’s struggles this season, the midfielder looks increasingly likely to make a move this summer.

Hammers supporters will be very upset upon his exit, but all should be thanking the captain for his time at the club and wishing him the best in his new adventure.

The 24-year-old will be the talk of the transfer window, with no one really sure where he will be playing his football next season.

Several Premier League giants have been linked with his signature, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool.

But one dark horse in the race could be Manchester United, with the club in desperate need of midfield reinforcements as they look to fight on all fronts next season.

The move would suit all parties involved, with Manchester United gaining a fantastic player at this moment in time, and one that could get even better under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag.

For Rice, he would be playing European football next season, while he could find himself partnering none other than legendary midfield figure Casemiro.

The Real Madrid icon represents the perfect role model for Rice, with the duo able to play together for a handful of years before Rice takes over from the Brazilian permanently.

The Hammers ace is already surpassing the Red Devils star in various aspects this season, with Rice leading Casemiro for passes completed and ball recoveries per 90 mins in the Premier League this season.

The West Ham man boasts tallies of 49.42 and 9.36 respectively, with Casemiro currently on 46.14 and 8.1 respectively, as per LiveScore.

And finally, West Ham could gain a fee in the region of £100million – or even more – for his sale, funds which would be welcomed with open arms as the Hammers search for his replacement, with plenty of money left over to strengthen in other areas.