Rio Ferdinand urges Man United to sign 'good characters' Declan Rice and John McGinn this summer in a bid to improve the 'culture' among the squad, as he insists Old Trafford chiefs should look to 'build a team' around the West Ham midfielder

Rio Ferdinand has called for Manchester United to sign Declan Rice and John McGinn this summer, insisting they are the 'right characters' to take the club forward.

United are experiencing another topsy-turvy season but currently sit in the Premier League top four and have a great chance of making the Champions League quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 clash.

But United's midfield still flatters to deceive, with Scott McTominay and Fred often pulled up for their performances, with the Brazilian hitting back at legendary duo Paul Scholes and Roy Keane's criticism last week.