Roy Keane has identified an English midfielder as the missing piece for Manchester United’s midfield. The Red Devils are interested in a Southampton right-back.
On that note, let’s take a look at the major Manchester United transfer stories from 19 September 2021.
Roy Keane claims Declan Rice would improve Manchester United
Roy Keane believes Declan Rice could be the missing piece of Manchester United’s midfield puzzle. The Englishman has been one of the rising stars of the Premier League and is among the finest defensive midfielders in Europe at the moment. The Red Devils have a long-standing interest in Rice, but balked at West Ham United’s £100m valuation of the player this summer.
Manchester United are expected to return for the player next summer and their former skipper has given his blessing to the deal. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the game against the Hammers, the Irishman claimed Rice has improved in leaps and bounds in recent times. When asked if the Englishman would improve the Red Devils midfield, Keane had a straightforward answer.
Keane was asked if Rice had enough understanding of the game and the Manchester United legend gave a positive reply.
Red Devils interested in Premier League right-back
Manchester United are interested in Southampton right-back Valentino Livramento, according to The Hard Tackle via Fichajes. The Red Devils remain interested in a new right-back, having missed out on Kieran Trippier this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants more competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the squad and has identified Livramento as the ideal candidate for the role.
The Englishman has impressed since moving to St Mary’s Stadium this summer from Chelsea.
Jesse Lingard hints at Old Trafford stay
Jesse Lingard has hinted at extending his stay at Old Trafford. The Englishman enjoyed a brilliant loan spell with West Ham United in the second half of last season, but is eager to come good with Manchester United.
Speaking after scoring the winner for his team, Lingard claimed he is ready to move on with the Red Devils.
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