Manchester United transfer news LIVE plus Mauricio Pochettino updates and Declan Rice latest

Manchester United are first up to the plate on Saturday afternoon when they resume their top-four charge with a lunchtime showdown against Southampton.

Despite impressing during the early stages of their most-recent fixture, Ralf Rangnick and his team were ultimately held by rock-bottom Burnley.

Tottenham also dropped points in midweek, though, as the battle for Champions League qualification continues.

London sides Arsenal and West Ham also have to be factored into that particular race.

Meanwhile, with one eye on the summer transfer window, Declan Rice has already been earmarked as a top target for United as they look to address problems in central midfield.

In terms of a managerial appointment, Mauricio Pochettino is favourite and players in the United dressing room are thought to be keen on him stepping into the dugout.

Keep track of the latest news, views and transfer rumours with our blog updates below.

Speaking about Declan Rice, there ought to be several clubs in the market for him.

Here are the latest betting odds from SkyBet as United continue to pursue a swoop;

Chelsea - 3/1

Manchester United - 6/1

Manchester City - 7/1

Liverpool - 8/1

Newcastle United - 20/1

*Betting odds were correct at 20:30 on February 10. Subject to change.

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has set his sights on enjoying a trophy-laden career amid interest from United going into the summer window.

Valued at over £100m by the Hammers, United know that they will have to part with a substantially-sized transfer fee to stand any chance of securing Rice's signature this forthcoming summer, even though their need for a new defensive-minded midfielder has never been stronger.

Rice spoke extensively on The Overlap to former United defender Gary