Jadon Sancho’s arrival and potential link-up with Bruno Fernandes has got fans’ pulses racing. Though by all accounts, their summer business is far from over. 
Their next dilemma is finding a partner for captain Harry Maguire but that problem seems solved. Thursday reports suggested the transfer of Varane will be completed before the end of the month.
Elsewhere, an addition in midfield has been widely touted. Rice has emerged on the radar of Man Utd and the Red Devils often get their man on the domestic front.
But with his current deal running to 2024 and David Moyes predictably reluctant to sell, a deal could cost a fortune. Indeed, the Scot insisted Rice is worth “far, far more” than £100m back in March.
As such, Man Utd could turn to Wolves maestro Ruben Neves if a Rice deal is deemed unworkable.
The 24-year-old Portuguese international would not perform the same holding role as Rice. However, a recent report detailed a potential formation change if Varane arrives.
A switch from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3 could lead to either Fred or Scott McTominay being sacrificed. In that scenario, Neves would be a perfect fit on either side of the midfield.
Rennes’ starlet Eduardo Camavinga has also been touted, but Neves would be an altogether safer option given his experience in English football.
Neves would likely be available for around the £60m mark – a potential £40m+ saving on Rice.