Gary Neville tells Manchester United how much to spend on Declan Rice

Ex-Manchester United ace Gary Neville has told United how much to spend to land West Ham United star Declan Rice.

The erstwhile United right-back said Rice could play in almost any midfield after the England star impressed as the Hammers thrashed Leicester City 4-1 to go top of the Premier League.

Rice was one of several standout performers for David Moyes' side as they swept aside the Foxes with goals from Pablo Fornals, Said Benrahma and two from Michail Antonio.

The West Ham star has been linked with interest from the Red Devils for some time, with Man United boss Solskjaer believed to be eyeing the addition of a deep-lying midfielder before the transfer window shuts next week.

Reports have claimed, director of football John Murtough could include Jesse Lingard in a part-exchange bid to bring Rice to Old Trafford, with the Hammers having slapped a high price tag on the midfielder in a determined bid to keep hold of him.

But the Red Devils legend Neville has told his former club how much they should splash out to land him, as he hailed Rice and his teammate Tomas Soucek.

"The two midfield players, two centre-backs and Antonio upfront keep them fit - particularly the two central midfield players and Antonio - if those three stay fit then they're going to have a really good season because they'll win a lot of football matches," Neville said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football.

"The foundation they get from those two central midfield players is brilliant, it really is."

Jamie Carragher then teased his fellow pundit, saying:

"Do you like Declan Rice now?", to which Neville replied:

"I've always liked him. I've got no problem with Declan Rice at all. The question is, 80 or 100 million pounds, would you spend that level of money on him?" 

Asked what he would spend to land Rice, Neville said: "50, 60 million.