‘He adds nothing!’ – Joe Cole slams Paul Pogba and warns Declan Rice over Manchester United transfer

Joe Cole believes Manchester United need a new central midfielder but has dismissed Paul Pogba as a potential solution, while he has warned Declan Rice against a move to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils secured a dramatic late victory over West Ham on Saturday as Marcus Rashford tapped in fellow substitute Edinson Cavani’s brilliant cross at the far post in the 93rd minute to secure a 1-0 win that moves the side up into fourth place.

Despite the victory, Cole feels something is still not clicking with United’s central midfield but rubbished the possibility of Pogba bringing balance to the side, claiming his career at the club is finished.

Asked if he agrees that a Fred-Scott McTominay partnership does not work, Cole said on BT Sport: ‘We’ll I agree in the sentiment that the midfield is the area they need to strengthen. McTominay I like but there needs to be something else, a different ingredient in there.

‘I can’t have that Bruno Fernandes isn’t the man. Playing in this deeper role I think he’s pressed well, he’s looked to probe.

‘But I think the problem with Man United fans is they’re judging it on the great teams they’ve had in the past. This is a new generation, this is a new team, and I think today they’ve looked okay.

‘I think there needs to be someone else in there to push them [McTominay and Fred] and also to compliment the balance in there.’

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Asked if that person could be Pogba, Cole continued: ‘I don’t think Pogba adds anything to this side. His race is run at Man United.

‘Ever since Bruno