Bruno Fernandes stated that he wished Declan Rice had joined Manchester United and that he was very sad when Rice chose to go to Arsenal. Fernandes also said he had always thought Rice would be a perfect fit for Manchester United.

Paul Scholes has admitted he wants Manchester United to sign Declan Rice this summer despite previously criticising the Arsenal midfielder. Paul Scholes believes Declan Rice is the player Manchester United needs to replace the outgoing Casemiro.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has expressed interest in Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. Rice was previously the subject of significant transfer interest from Manchester United during his time at West Ham United, but he chose to join Arsenal instead. Erik ten Hag believes that Rice would have been a perfect fit at Old Trafford.