Manchester United have held a long term interest in Declan Rice with Erik ten Hag impressed by his performances for West Ham.
Rice fits the Ten Hag mould almost perfectly considering he is young but experienced. However, his cost has always been the stumbling block with Hammers boss David Moyes having previously slapped a £100m price tag on his head.
Arsenal now seem the most likely club to secure the Englishman's signature, with Manchester City also keen., meaning United may need to look elsewhere if they are wanting to add a young midfielder to their squad.
Using the website Comparisonator, MEN Sport has taken a look at alternatives who the Reds could sign instead of Rice. Real Sociedad's 24-year-old defensive midfielder is a potential option for the Reds having caught the eye this campaign.