Manchester United are reportedly expected to be the only side to lodge an approach for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice this summer.
Hammers boss David Moyes has long insisted that the England international is not for sale, claiming that it will take a bid of £150m to tempt the club into doing business.
According to ESPN, such a stance, even if the asking price is lowered, is likely to lead to many interested parties ruling themselves out ahead of 2022-23.
However, even with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City expected to stay out of any transfer saga, the report claims that United will still look to pull off the signing of the 23-year-old.
The report suggests that the Red Devils remain as outsiders to get a deal over the line as a result of their continued decline this campaign, one which will almost certainly see them miss out on the Champions League.
With three years effectively remaining on his contract, Rice may feel that it makes sense to stay at the London Stadium for at least another 12 months.
Speaking on his future, Rice has insisted that he attempts to ignore any talk regarding the next phase of his career.
Darren Plant
