Excitement at Old Trafford As Manchester United Ready to Break Transfer Record for EPL Star

• Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of West Ham midfielder, Declan Rice and are willing to pay big money to land the player
• It is believed that a figure closer to £120m would see West Ham owner, David Sullivan sanction a move for the England international
• Manchester United considers Rice as the best replacement for French midfielder, Paul Pogba whose contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the season

Manchester United are ready to break their transfer record to sign England international, Declan Rice from West Ham.

The Red Devils are planning on strengthening their team ahead of next season and consider Rice as their first marquee signing when a new manager takes charge at Old Trafford.

According to a report via 90 Min, Rice and his representatives have made it clear to West Ham that they feel this year is the right time for him to move on and further his career.

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Manchester United are willing to smash the £87.7m paid for Paul Pogba in 2016 to sign the Hammers midfielder as West Ham has placed a price tag of £120m on Rice.

Rice is also rumoured to be asking for a £250,000 per month salary in his next deal as he plans on being amongst the top earners in the Premier League.

Manchester United have their first disagreement with Erik ten Hag

Meanwhile, Manchester United might already be feeling the heat already as it appears the Old Trafford club has had its first disagreement with the soon-to-be-appointed new manager, Erik Ten Hag.

According to Manchester Evening News, United are mindful of giving Ten Hag what he wants while not signing players who aren't going to work in the Premier League.

Erik Ten Hag is expected to fully take charge of players' signings when he takes over the managerial role at Old Trafford.

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Man United inch closer to naming new permanent manager

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man United are reportedly inching closer to naming Eric ten Hag as the club's permanent manager.

United have been shopping for a new boss to take charge at the end of the season once interim boss, Ralf Rangnick, steps down to take up a consultancy role at the club.

It is understood Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino and his Ajax counterpart Ten Hag have been the frontrunners for the role.