Louis Saha references Arsenal star to describe the type of player Manchester United need

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says Manchester United need to sign a player in the mould of Declan Rice in the summer transfer window.

Of course, the Reds were linked with a move for Rice during his time at West Ham – but eventually missed the boat when after he joined Arsenal last year.

Rice first became a serious target for United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but there were whispers at the time that the player wanted to remain in London.

The England midfielder enjoyed an excellent maiden season at the Emirates Stadium, where Gunners already consider him a fans’ favourite.

Arsenal’s decision to spend big on Rice has been justified so far, as far as their fans are concerned, but he hasn’t won anything yet.

Saha wants a consistent performer with power in the middle of the pitch. An enforcer.

Speaking to bettingodds.com, as per the Manchester Evening News, Saha said: “I would love to see somebody in midfield who is as strong as Declan Rice, or someone who has that kind of presence and you know is very consistent and is going to really impose himself in midfield. We have the emergence of (Kobbie) Mainoo and I think he’s good, but I don’t think he’s physically that strong. Yes, Scott (McTominay) can do a job there, but we need more legs, we need more strength and power in midfield. We had (Christian) Eriksen who is an enormous creator, but I think he’s lacking legs now. We have some decent players, but we need that power.”

Let us know in the comments section who you would like to see United sign in midfield this summer.

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