SportsReport: John Barnes urges Man Utd to swoop for major £44.5m-valued Chelsea target
Chelsea summer target Declan Rice has been linked to Manchester United, with John Barnes backing the Red Devils to sign him this window.
Speaking to BonusCodeBets (via TEAMtalk), the former Liverpool icon has tipped the West Ham star to be a ‘good signing’ for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Rice’s current Transfermarkt value is £44.5million, which could see the Hammers request a price of similar value if they are to be relegated this season.
“United must look to the future and Declan Rice is a good young English player,” Barnes said. “He would be a good signing for United. Of course, he’s a West Ham player. From his own point of view if he must move on, I think United would be a good place for him.”
Chelsea are looking to bolster their squad with Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner already on the books. According to a recent report from The Times, Frank Lampard is an admirer of Rice and his versatility. The England international can operate well in both a centre-back and defensive midfield position which would suit Lampard’s transitional squad.
The 42-year-old has identified the West Ham ace as a potential fix for his side’s defensive issues.
United are keen on Rice, but Barnes doesn’t feel like he would get into the starting lineup with Nemanja Matic still at the club. This could be a boost for the Blues if the 21-year-old is looking for regular game time.
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