Manchester United transfer news LIVE David de Gea contract latest and Declan Rice links

Manchester United have five important games left to play this season including the FA Cup final, but already have one eye on the summer.

Recent losses to Brighton and West Ham have highlighted and confirmed the need for a goal-scoring centre-forward while there has been big debate over the goalkeeper position since Sunday's 1-0 loss to West Ham.

David de Gea's blunder for the only goal has led to questions about his role in the side going forward, MEN Sport understanding that his status as No.1 is not secure.

He is still in line for a new deal albeit with reduced terms with his current contract expiring next month. It's thought he will accept that he may lose the first-choice position for next season.

Meanwhile, reports claim that Erik ten Hag has identified Declan Rice as a potential target to come in as this summer's new midfielder.

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The Sun says Declan Rice has been added to Ten Hag’s wish list after his display against United on Sunday.

United are after a new midfielder this summer and the Reds boss is said to have been an admirer of the linchpin for a number of months.

It is thought that Rice is open to leaving West Ham ahead of next season with United set to make a move.

The article states that United could look to build a team around him and hope that England connections through Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw will play a part.

David de Gea is said to have finalised the main terms of his renewal contract at Manchester United in the knowledge that he may lose his No.1 status.

The Spaniard’s howler against West Ham added to a list of