Manchester United supporters are calling on figures in the boardroom to step up their pursuit for Declan Rice after watching him save West Ham in the FA Cup.
Having established himself as one of the hottest properties in Europe, the 22-year-old has already been earmarked by the Old Trafford giants as a priority target heading into the summer transfer window.
Less than 24 hours after crashing out of the FA Cup on penalties to Middlesbrough, the player wanted to solve one problem for United next season rolled up his sleeves to prevent the Hammers suffering one of the biggest shocks in the history of the world-famous competition.
West Ham were staring down the barrel of defeat to non-league Kidderminster this lunchtime.
However, after an early goal from Alex Penny, blushes were spared when Rice - summoned from the bench at half-time - burst into the box and sent the fourth round tie to extra-time.
Albeit in humble surroundings at Aggborough, it was a moment that hasn't gone unnoticed at United.
Here are a selection of comments from United supporters about the West Ham talisman;
@dobson_md86 said: "Rice stepping up with a big goal. A proper captain and midfielder. If we aren't going all out for him in the summer then I give up."
@jasonnichols71 posted: "Declan Rice is everything that's right about a footballer."
@MMA_Jim added: "Declan Rice embodies literally everything United didn't have last night."
How much do you think Rice is worth? Have your say in the comments section below.
@MUmyonlyheaven said: "United have to sign Rice. Simple as that. West Ham miss out on UCL this summer and United have to step in."
@amit_mavar posted: "Get rid of McFred and [Paul] Pogba and go get Rice. He's a leader and takes responsibility."
@dancoops1 added: "If we don't give West Ham a blank cheque for Rice in the summer something's wrong."
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