Rio Ferdinand has made a plea for Man United to sign one Premier League player.
Manchester United have signed two of their top targets in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
The club has now turned its attention to signing a striker, but United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the club to sign a midfielder, one who has Premier League experience.
Who does Ferdinand want United to sign?
On on his podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents, the club legend said, " Would I be happy with Manchester United going into the season as we are now? No.
"I want one more, I’m being greedy. I want a striker, and if I don’t get a striker, I’d go midfield."
United are one short on midfielders after the departure of Christian Eriksen this summer.
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The club has been linked with several replacements, but Ferdinand has a different option in mind that could cost the club more.
He continued, " You’re probably thinking, 'Who would you go and get?', and there’s only one name I’m thinking about, I’m going to be honest, guys, who I think fits the bill for what we need.
"He’s an Amorim-type player as well. Physically, he’s great. He can drive with the ball, he can take it in all areas, very good tactically, great energy, great legs, Premier League experience, central midfield… [Carlos] Baleba.
"That’s who I would go and get, that’s the one I would go and get. I’d go and break the bank. If I got the money for the four players that are surplus to requirements now, would I go and get a number nine, or would I go and get Baleba?
" Would I get a number nine I’m not sure about, who is a bit young, inexperienced, or would I get Baleba, who has Premier League experience? I’m going Baleba.
"That’s who I’d get, I think he would have a huge impact on this squad and on this team."
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