Manchester United target midfielder before the transfer deadline but may be forced to wait on Declan
Although there is growing awareness that Manchester United may have to wait a year for Declan Rice, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants to sign a central midfielder in this window, as he sees it as the final missing piece in his team.
The West Ham United midfielder is now the best fit for Solskjaer's needs, which are for a holding midfielder who can sit and control the game.
Rice's situation is comparable to Harry Kane's in that he has three years left on his contract and his club has set a high price for him.
With Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane already purchased this window, United's budget will not allow for a £100 million purchase without hefty sells.
Donny van de Beek, Phil Jones, and Diogo Dalot have all been targets for Solskjaer, but the club has struggled to find purchasers.
As a result, United has looked into other possible midfield possibilities, but they have been disappointed that they haven't discovered any suitable candidates.
Yves Bissouma of Brighton and Hove Albion is one player United have looked at and may look at again in the future, but he is considered as more of a box-to-box player than the type of passer Solskjaer needs right now.
While the Norwegian would prefer to sign Rice during this window because he believes it is important to make the transition to serious title contenders, it is doubtful unless sales can be made in time.
Yves Bissouma of Brighton and Hove Albion is one player United have looked at and may look at again in the future, but he is considered as more of a box-to-box player than the type of passer Solskjaer needs right now.
While the Norwegian would prefer to sign Rice during this window because he believes it is important to make the transition to serious title contenders, it is doubtful unless sales can be made in time.
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