Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has revealed that the club made a major transfer mistake by failing to secure the services of England midfielder Declan Rice.
Robson said United had the opportunity to pursue Rice before he became one of the Premier League’s leading midfielders but did not act decisively.
The former United captain believes Rice would have been an ideal addition to the club’s midfield, given his ability to control games, provide defensive cover and contribute to attacks.
Rice eventually moved from West Ham United to Arsenal, where he has established himself as an important member of the squad.
He told talkSPORT, via teamTALK, “Some players can manage it (playing three times a week). I observe individuals like Rice at Arsenal. He participated in nearly every single match.
“They rarely seemed to rest him, and that is due to his exceptional talent. For me, it is essential to identify who a remarkable player is, as he will be in your lineup almost every week.
“There are specific matches where you feel confident enough to rest one of your top players and substitute someone else who needs to demonstrate their worth. I believe it will be somewhat more challenging this season because of that, especially with the Champions League fixtures.”
Robson’s comments come as United continue efforts to rebuild their midfield after years of inconsistency in the position.
The former England international believes the club must be more decisive in the transfer market if it wants to return to the top of English football.
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