Declan Rice has just told Manchester United what he wants

David Moyes confirmed that West Ham value Declan Rice in excess of £100m earlier this week.

West Ham haven't been afraid to outline the transfer fee they want for Rice, but what does the player want for his career?

The answer could be Manchester United. The Reds are enduring a tumultuous season but they remain an attractive proposition for new signings. United have a squad that is almost ready for success. It's clear that the club needs a few more quality additions and a world-class manager, but they appear to be on the cusp of getting it right and this will be the pitch for new potential signings.

United securing Champions League football this season is obviously non-negotiable as the club's appeal to transfer targets would take a substantial - perhaps fatal - knock if they don't finish in the top four this term. The Manchester Evening News understands signing a midfielder is United's priority in the summer and elite midfielders don't want to play in the Champions League, they need to.

There have been multiple midfielders linked with United over the last six months but those within the Old Trafford boardroom remain great admirers of Rice. The 23-year-old's burgeoning reputation is certainly not unwarranted. He's an exciting talent.

Rice was rejected by Chelsea aged 13 but he didn't allow that setback to derail his dream. He's now a fully-fledged England international - he was excellent at Euro 2020 - and he captains West Ham when Mark Noble is absent, which is often.

Rice has made 23 Premier League appearances for West Ham this season and he's operated at an impressive level across those matches. Rice has averaged 2.7 dribbles, 6.6 ball recoveries, 6.2 interceptions and 4.1 defensive duels won per 90 minutes. For some