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Rice is a popular figure at West Ham and unpopular owners David Gold and David Sullivan are likely to face a public backlash should they sanction a departure.
So it makes sense to wrap up a deal as quickly as possible – diminishing any potential window for the Hammers hierarchy to change their mind.
After adding Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo to their attacking ranks, as well as shoring up their defence with Raphael Varane, a defensive midfielder is the last area that United are desperately in need of upgrading.
Rice has the right profile and ability to fill that role for Solskjaer’s men, so they shouldn’t drag their feet over a deal.
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