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Callum Vurley

Rio Ferdinand names two "perfect" options for Man Utd to sign before transfer deadline

Rio Ferdinand has named two perfect options that Manchester United should make a move for before the transfer window shuts this summer.

It comes despite the fact that the Red Devils have made two top signings in the shape of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to win the Premier League with the manager so far without a piece of silverware during his tenure.

United have not won the league since 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge but they could have their best chance to finally challenge in years.

The arrivals of Sancho and Varane instantly improve the Red Devils and will likely become key players over the course of the season.

But Solskjaer has not done yet and has plans to sign more players before the end of the summer.

However, United must sell members of their team before bringing any more in with the squad already largely bloated.

And Ferdinand believes there are two "perfect" options to join this month before the window shuts - Sail Niguez and Declan Rice.

"I think if the right player becomes available for the right price, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will go and get him," Ferdinand told his FIVE YouTube channel.

"The problem is who is out there and who could be a good fit? Saul Niguez would be a perfect fit and he’s asking price was £160m a couple of years ago, now it’s more like £40-50m.

"In today’s game that’s a decent price for someone like him who has Champions League experience. I’m a big fan of his. If you can get him in this window, I think you do it.

Multiple clubs are in the race to sign West Ham United's Declan Rice (Pool via REUTERS)

"I think Declan Rice would be a massive addition to this squad. I’m a massive fan of his. I would love to see him keep progressing.

"He was brilliant for England in the summer. I think if West Ham keep him they’ve done unbelievably well. I think he does well staying at West Ham or if he goes."

Who else should United sign this summer? Comment below.

United are looking to bring in a midfielder this summer amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain to land Paul Pogba.

The Frenchman, who played a starring role against Leeds United at the weekend, has entered the final year of his contract.

Speculation has grown over his time in the Premier League after he rejected an offer this summer.

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