According Daily Star,the 19-year-old has become a first-team regular under Manuel Pellegrini, lining up in a central midfield.
Mourinho has been hugely impressed by Rice’s performances, and wants more cover and competition in midfield.
United’s summer signing Fred has been a disappointment, while Nemanja Matic is struggling for form.
United would face significant competition from Chelsea for his signature with the Blues keen to re-sign a player they released at the age of 14.
The west Londoners would be prepared to of
