JAMIE CARRAGHER has picked the star who is a “better fit than Mason Mount” for a Manchester United transfer.
The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move for the Chelsea midfielder this summer.
Mount is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after failing to agree a new deal as he enters the final year of his current contract.
United are understood to be the frontrunners to land the England star as they remain in talks over a move.
Premier League rivals Liverpool had also been in the hunt for Mount but are now thought to have admitted defeat.
Despite United edging closer to signing Mount, Carragher believes one of his England team-mates is a “better fit” for the club.
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Carragher has called on Erik ten Hag to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice instead.
He told Metro.co.uk: “Mason Mount is an upgrade on Christian Eriksen in terms of where he plays.
“But going back to Declan Rice, United are one of the few teams at the top who don’t play 4-3-3, it’s usually two midfielders with Bruno Fernandes.
“Declan Rice and Mason Mount, they are very different players and it shouldn’t be one or the other but when you look at what Manchester United have got right now, I actually think Declan Rice would be a better fit for them. A lot more expensive of course.
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“I do think he (Mount) is a good player and I like him, I wanted Liverpool to get him. Lots of coaches have picked him and like him.
“There is already a good player in there but Declan Rice would suit United more than Mason Mount in terms of how they set up.”
Rice is also expected to change clubs this summer, with the Hammers anticipating bids following their Europa Conference League triumph.
United are one of a number of clubs who have been linked with the 24-year-old, but Arsenal seem his most likely destination.
The Three Lions star is said to have his heart set on the Gunners as they chase a £100million deal to sign him.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
