Andy Cole tells Man United to sign 'frightening' Jude Bellingham

Andy Cole has told Manchester United to sign Jude Bellingham instead of Declan Rice in the upcoming transfer window.

West Ham boss David Moyes last week reiterated that Rice is not for sale and a bid would need to exceed £150M to even gain the attention of the chiefs at the London Stadium.

With that price-tag set, former United striker Cole has urged the club to sign Borussia Dortmund's Bellingham instead of his England counterpart. 

Speaking to Sky Sports, Cole said: '£150m for a holding midfield player? That's a lot of money.

'Not sure how many goals he's going to get you from that position. 

'We were just talking, if the opportunity comes about when Rice is available in the summer and you had Bellingham come available, who would you spend your £150m on?'

Bellingham has played less games and minutes in his respective league compared to Rice, but has ten goal involvements compared to five for the Hammers man.   

Cole continued: 'Personally, I would go with Bellingham, he's 18 years of age and he goes that way, that way [points up and down], he creates chances, he scores goals.

'For such a young man, his ability is absolutely frightening. Bellingham has something extra, just energy.'

Last week Moyes reiterated that £150M for Rice 'now would be minimum but he is not for sale'.