Teddy Sheringham names Paul Pogba midfield replacement Manchester United must sign

Teddy Sheringham believes Declan Rice would be the perfect replacement for Paul Pogba at Manchester United.

The Manchester Evening News understands signing a new midfielder is United's priority in the summer and the need for a player in that position is set to be exacerbated by Paul Pogba's departure. Pogba is set to leave United on a free transfer at the end of the season, which means he'll leave the club exactly 10 years after he last left the Reds for Juventus for free.

United have been heavily linked with Declan Rice over the last few seasons as the club looks to address its problems in midfield and Sheringham has suggested the West Ham star would be an ideal replacement for Pogba. Rice has won admirers at United for his consistent performances and Sheringham has claimed that he's now actually the best midfielder in the world.

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Sheringham recently discussed which players United should be looking at in the summer and he lavished the praise on Rice.

“It’s going to be hard [to keep him]," Sheringham told Lord Ping. "I spoke to West Ham supporters and said, ‘he is the best midfielder in the world at the moment’. I rate him highly. He’s got everything a central midfielder needs.

"He understands the game, he’s got good pace, he can control the ball, pass it, make good tackles and get forward.

"He has the stature of Steven Gerrard in midfield - he’s that dominant now that even when he’s getting closed down, he’s got good pace and power about him that he can get away from midfielders. That’s very unusual to have that in a central midfield position.

“[Declan would be an upgrade on Pogba] because Declan is the best midfielder in the world. Pogba is a talented