Man Utd told to sign Chelsea target

Former Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand has told the club to make a move for Chelsea target Declan Rice this summer.

According to Ferdinand, the West Ham United midfielder is the kind of player that the Red Devils need in their current squad at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag.

He stressed that the Red Devils need the midfielder in their squad.

Rice has been linked with a transfer away from West Ham to Chelsea this summer.

The reports revealed that aside from Chelsea, Manchester United are have also shown interest in the England star.

Speaking on Vibe with FIVE, Ferdinand said, “That is not to say he has not got the ability, the kid’s got ability, he is improving every single season you have seen him. He has added bits to his game. Last year, he added goals, and the ability to drive with the ball from midfield.”

He added: “He’s defensively getting more acute and more understanding of the game, an absolute sponge of the game, educating himself all the time, always asking questions, always wanting to know X, Y and Z. That is the type of player, the type of character that Man United need in their squad.”