Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed that he once told the club to sign Arsenal star, Declan Rice.
He said the club ignored him and did not even make the move to bring the England international to Old Trafford.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former England player said he wanted Rice at Old Trafford United as he loved the midfielder while he was at West Ham United.
He pointed out that a bid from Manchester United should have given the England player the option to pick between the Red Devils and the Gunners.
“Declan Rice didn’t make a choice [between Manchester United and Arsenal. Man United didn’t bid for him. United f****d that s*** up.
“They f****d that one up because I wanted Declan and I advised a couple of people there to get Declan at all costs. And they didn’t even bid. They didn’t even bid. He’s the man, I love him. I would have taken him,” he said.
Rice moved to the Emirates Stadium in 2023 for a record £105 million deal from West Ham United.
