Declan Rice reaction to Manchester United links and Ole Gunnar Solskajer failure that cost millions

Here are your Manchester United headlines for Monday, May 2.

For all of Manchester United's mistakes this season, the decision to not let go of Jesse Lingard is certainly amongst the most baffling. After finding opportunities non-existent in the first-half of the 2020/21 season, the attacking-midfielder joined West Ham United on loan for the remainder of the season in January 2021.

It was an opportunity for him to get his career back on track after it had been forced to ground to a halt at Old Trafford. Although everyone was optimistic that a temporary stint at the London Stadium would serve Lingard well, nobody was prepared for what followed.

After scoring twice on his debut in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park, the England international ended his temporary stint as a West Ham player with nine goals and five assists to his name. A tally of 14 direct goal contributions in 16 Premier League appearances put him firmly in the shop window ahead of the 2021 summer transfer window opening and it was only going to be a matter of time before United were falling over themselves with offers.

Declan Rice admitted the transfer speculation around him is 'crazy' amid interest from Manchester United and others. The West Ham and England midfielder is a target for United ahead of the summer window, with Chelsea also believed to be keen in bringing back a player they let go as a youngster.

Rice's form for the Hammers has been excellent this season, firing them to seventh place in the Premier League and the Europa League semi-finals. United are eager to bolster their midfield this summer, with Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba expected to depart, along with Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard.

It's been a problem area at Old Trafford for a