He played nearly 1000 mins less than all of them bar Fred. If we signed him, It's basically saying we're happy to play McFred again when he inevitably gets injured.
Fred comparisons here, with Rice included
Didn't realise I didn't check the per 90
Point stands, all over DMs are very similar that we're looking at.
Immediate fixes Brozovic is probably the best out there currently but he's 30 soon so he isn't long term option.
McTominay wins more in the air than any other CDM thats attainable, arguably more than Fabinho and Rodri but obviously it's his passing and discipline that's the issue (positionally)
Honestly Rice is the clear winner from that list for age and stats, Guido for example the links yesterday... great destroyer but he's 28 now but he's a clear upgrade over Fred.
Ruiz looks PSG bound now.
I'd much rather United go big on Rice and try to get SMS if somehow FDJ can't happen but again Rice I doubt would ever happen.