The need for high-quality players has become increasingly urgent after Casemiro confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season. The Brazilian’s exit leaves the Red Devils with a significant hole in the squad to fill before the start of the season. So far, United have been linked with a number of established Premier League names, such as Adam Wharton, Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson. United legend Paul Scholes believes the club must aim for Declan Rice.
Scholes has identified Rice as his “dream” signing for United this summer. With the United squad needing a significant reinforcement to compete at the top of the Premier League and in the Champions League again, Scholes has pointed to the Arsenal anchor as an essential piece of the puzzle for the United management.
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In a statement on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes was open about his changed opinion of the 27-year-old, whom he had previously criticized. Scholes acknowledged his previous doubts about Rice’s ability, but insisted that Rice has the specific profile required to fix United’s long-standing problems in midfield.
-I think I would have chosen Declan Rice. I know I’ve given him a bit of a torment in the past, but I think Manchester United need someone like Rice. I think they need a really central midfielder, says Scholes.
Rice was brought to Arsenal for £105 million with a contract expiring in 2028, but Paul Scholes believes this should not stop Manchester United.
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“I heard Rio Ferdinand say something the other day about who is a realistic manager’s goal for United. But all managers and players should be realistic about Man United. Who is not a realistic target for United? I don’t think so, I think anyone is possible for United,” the United legend concluded.
Which will see Rice take command at Old Trafford – for United.
