Man Utd told they NEED Declan Rice - but warned off signing Viktor Gyokeres despite Ruben Amorim relationship from manager's Sporting CP days

Rubem Amorim's rebuild at Old Trafford should include the arrival of Rice from Arsenal, according to former Red Devils striker Sheringham. The 25-year-old signed for the Gunners last year in a deal worth £105 million ($137.5m), and quickly established himself as a key player under Mikel Arteta.

It's hard to imagine Arsenal even entertaining the idea of selling Rice, least of all to a rival. But Sheringham would love to see the England international at Old Trafford and believes he possesses the characteristics that Amorim should be bringing in.

"I said a couple of years ago, Manchester United should have got Declan Rice. If they went out and bought Declan Rice off of Arsenal, that'd make me laugh, because that'd obviously make Arsenal weaker and make Man United even stronger," Sheringham told Genting Casino.

"He's a proper player that leads by example. That's the type of player that you need in your football club. When you're making a statement about a new manager coming in and buying new players, that is the type of player you buy. Declan Rice all day."

A more realistic target for United is Gyokeres, who played for Amorim at Sporting CP and has been linked with a reunion in England. But Sheringham doesn't believe his old club should splash the cash on the Sweden international.

"I don't think it's imperative for United to move for Viktor Gyokeres at the moment when you've got [Rasmus] Hojlund. I think there's other areas he would prefer to nail down," the 58-year-old added. "I think the club need a left-back. Shaw's struggling with his injuries. He seems to get one after another, and you can’t pin your hopes on someone like that.

"Another really good midfield player would be great, so I think there are other players and other areas to strengthen that are more important to him than buying another centre forward. As I say, Hojlund is showing good stuff."

Amorim's players are still getting to grips with his tactics, and the Portuguese coach will hope to see more signs of progress when United host Bournemouth on Sunday.