Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has waded in on the debate surrounding Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo regarding which player is better of the two - and he just can't split them.

The ex-Red Devils star has revealed he was desperate for his old club to sign Rice or Caicedo before their high-profile transfers to rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.

The footballer-turned pundit star was questioned about which midfielder is performing better at present, with both players excelling for their respective sides.

Speaking on his podcast, Rio Presents, Ferdinand said: "It's swings and roundabouts, they have a lot of similarities about their game. I think Declan, if you let him off his leash, he'll give you more going forward.

"But Caicedo, defensively, he smells danger quicker and better. I don't think there's much between them, so I'd be happy with either.

"When they were both on the market, I was screaming for Manchester United to go and buy them because I saw the value in Caicedo."

"I thought Caicedo would've been magnificent for Manchester United, given time, while Declan would've been a ridiculous signing. It's splitting hairs between the two, I'll be honest.

"It depends what position you're going to...