Football Updates: Former Arsenal player Nigel Winterburn has encouraged Manchester United to spend big for Declan Rice of West Ham United.
The 57-year-old told PaddyPower (via MEN) that despite the Hammers' -90-million value on Rice, he believes the Red Devils should buy him. With his outstanding achievements for the Hammers, Winterburn feels the Englishman has justified his astronomical fee. He stated, "
"-90 million is a huge amount of money for Declan Rice - it-s crazy money, but it-s a fair valuation. Rice has proved himself recently and enhanced his reputation. The time will come for him to move on, and I-d be amazed if one of the big clubs in the Premier League is not in for him straight away when they realise he-s available."
"I-m not sure about Manchester City signing him, but whether Manchester United or Chelsea want to move for him all depends on his availability and if it-s the right time for the club."
The former Arsenal defender added:
"I can see him suiting United because they-ve got an abundance of attacking talent but are often caught wide open defensively. He would be the perfect fit. Whether United have got another -90million is another matter."
Manchester United signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane during one of their most successful transfer windows as mentioned in the latest football news headlines. The Red Devils, on the other hand, still lack a quality defensive midfielder. Declan Rice has been touted as one of the main contenders to fill Manchester United's empty position. Chelsea, on the other hand, are interested in signing the 22-year-old next summer.
Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and AS Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni are two more central midfielders linked with a transfer to Old Trafford.
Following recent outcomes, Manchester United is in desperate need of a defensive midfielder.
Manchester United's need for a new centre midfielder has grown since Fred's mistake cost them all three points in the Premier League against Everton.
For Manchester United, the Brazilian midfielder has struggled. However, owing to the team's lack of suitable backup in the defensive midfield position, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to choose him.
Manchester United is the only team in the Premier League's top-flight without a dedicated defensive midfielder. Rodri and Fernandinho play for Manchester City, N'Golo Kante for Chelsea, and Fabinho for Liverpool.
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