Manchester City icon Rodney Marsh believes the club would be signing someone 'cheaper and better' than West Ham midfielder Declan Rice should they swoop for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Pep Guardiola has found himself in need of more quality in the middle of the park ahead of next season following the departure of captain Ilkay Gundogan. The German midfielder has been a key part of City's spine over recent seasons - bagging important goals to win the Premier League on the last day of the season in 2021/22 as well as this year's FA Cup final.
But after the expiration of his contract at the Etihad Gundogan has now signed for Spanish outfit Barcelona - leaving a big hole for Guardiola to fill. Former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has arrived for £25million but such was Gundogan's importance, more players may be needed to perform different roles - particularly if Berardo Silva follows him out the door as well.
