Rio Ferdinand names the two midfield transfer targets Manchester United must sign

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has highlighted West Ham's Declan Rice and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn as two good additions.

The Reds are gearing up for a busy summer as they target a number of signings after already highlighting their midfield, in particular the central area, as the 'biggest problem'. The former United defensive stalwart has echoed claims of signing the two key midfielders telling his FIVE YouTube channel: "Yeah, massively [be happy with the two signings].

"I think you’re getting two good characters. I think character is one of the main elements that we need – obviously you look for a certain amount of class and quality in the players.

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"But I think you need to build the right characters within this squad going forward if you’re going to improve – get the culture right at the football club."

Ferdinand added: "You need players to drive that, so if you’re buying and are in the recruitment team this year, I think that’s a big element that needs to be addressed.

"I think some would say, “oh John McGinn not a sexy enough signing etcetera, but I think he’s a very good player and by all accounts a very good lad, a great professional, not afraid to say what he wants to say to people to get the best out of them.

"He’d be good in that element and on the pitch I think he would be good enough. Is he going to elevate us to being Champions League and Premier League winners? Probably not based on just ability, but I think character stands for a lot in this game.

"Declan Rice, I’ve said enough about him. I love this player, I love this guy. If you’re any of the top teams, if you're West Ham you want to build a team around him."

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