Sources have told ESPN that Manchester United are keen on West Ham United's Declan Rice despite deciding to invest in the midfielder this summer.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and executive vice president Ed Woodward were aware of the uproar among supporters over the signing of a new midfielder during the transfer window, but sources told ESPN that a winger and centre-back were the club's primary targets. was recognized as
The summer budget was spent on winger Jadon Sancho and defender Rafael Varane, while a deal for forward Cristiano Ronaldo was financed with money from outside the transfer pot.
Sources have told ESPN that a striker and a midfielder are on the list next summer with the England international Rice among several options over the course of the next 12 months.
It is likely that West Ham will have to lower their valuation of the 22-year-old - who is under contract until 2024 - to more than £80million.
Rice played a key role for West Ham last season as David Moyes' team finished sixth in the Premier League and qualified for the Europa League, but sources have told ESPN that he will not be able to play Champions League football. are interested.
Chelsea have also been linked with a move by the midfielder.
Meanwhile, United are hopeful that Ronaldo will be able to make his second debut for the club when Newcastle United visit Old Trafford on Saturday.
Ronaldo is set to join training with Solskjaer's squad on Wednesday after being in isolation for five days after arriving in the UK from Portugal.
The 36-year-old, who has signed a two-year contract with an option for another year after leaving Juventus, has been training at home since landing at Manchester airport on Thursday evening.
After facing Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, United begin their Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a visit from the Young Boys.