Rumours are swirling around Declan Rice, with Man Utd reportedly showing interest in the midfielder currently plying his trade at Arsenal. With both teams looking to strengthen their squads, the move could have a massive impact on their seasons going forward. Man Utd remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Real Madrid continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. So far this season, Man Utd are steady at both ends (1.76 goals scored per game, 1.36 goals conceded per game). The role for Declan Rice would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Arsenal have also been linked with Andrea Cambiaso, Xavi Simons and Morten Hjulmand while Man Utd are reportedly monitoring Gonçalo Inacio, Djed Spence and Ao Tanaka. More on this story as it develops. Need more Man Utd transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Man Utd.