According to Carlton Palmer, Manchester United should have bought Declan Rice instead of Jadon Sancho last summer.
Sancho joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in July, while Rice has signed a new contract with West HaIt appears that they may have their job cut out for them.
What's the status of Rice and Sancho this season?
In recent months, rice has continued to grow in popularity. He has played a significant role in West Ham's pursuit for a top-six finish, as well as the Irons' progress into the Europa League quarter-finals. The 6-foot-2 midfielder appears to be one of the first names on his country's teams sheet.
In the meantime, Sancho's first season at Old Trafford has not gone as planned. In the Premier League, he has three goals and three assists, which is significantly less than his prior seasons in the Bundesliga. what did Palmer have to say about Rice and Sancho?
Palmer believes United made a mistake by signing Sancho instead of Rice, as the West Ham midfielder was exactly the type of player the 20-time Premier League champions required.
"They went and spent £73 million for Sancho," Palmer told GIVEMESPORT. Declan Rice is exactly what they need, hence I would have paid £100 million for him. He'll be in high demanIt appears that they may have their job cut out for them.
Manchester City and Chelsea are allegedly keeping an eye on Rice as the summer transfer season approaches. These clubs may also have the advantage of being able to give international Champions League football to the 29 year player next season, whilst United is in severe risk of missing out on the competition. additionally, there is the matter of Rice's cost. According to David Moyes, the 23-year-old is worth at least £150 million, which would be a Premier League transfer record.
United appears unlikely to be prepared to spend that much for Rice. As a result, they will very certainly have to bargain with West Ham to agree on a reasonable sum, or risk missing out on Rice once more.n.d."ga.
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