The United manager reportedly wanted the team to sign Rice from West Ham in the summer, but the club has not yet made a bid for the player because of the holdup in the ownership change. Arsenal are now in first place, and Tem Hag has reportedly been upset by the delay. He has received a wage decrease from United.
If the Spanish international accepts the new contract (for £200,000 per week), he and Rashford will essentially have the same pay.
The recent appearance of Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two UK Holdings Limited on the official government’s Companies House website fueled rumors that Qatar was about to acquire the club. It seems improbable that the buyout will be finished before the start of the new 2023–24 season, according to a report from The Times that was published subsequently.
And furthermore:
The Hammers turned down Arsenal’s initial offer of £90 million ($115.3 million) plus add-ons because they believe Rice is worth more than £100 million ($128.1 million). The Gunners, who are keen to acquire the midfielder, will probably submit a second offer soon.
What will Manchester United do next?
The race to Mason Mount from Chelsea is now being won by the Red Devils. After having their initial proposal of £40 million ($51 million) for Mount rejected, they are apparently contemplating an offer worth £50 million ($64 million).