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United have been linked with an array of midfield names in recent months amid the uncertain futures of Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek.

And recruitment will primarily depend on the next permanent manager’s desires, proven by the club’s lack of activity in January.

Last month, the Red Devils were offered the chance to sign Marseille defensive midfielder Boubacar Kamara but turned it down due to reservations over their summer appointment’s preferences.

It’s hard to believe many coaches wouldn’t want a player of Rice’s elk in their squad, though, especially at the start of what many hope will be a new era.

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