Speaking to the Metro, Jamie Carragher said: "Mason Mount is an upgrade on Christian Eriksen in terms of where he plays. But going back to Declan Rice, Manchester United are one of the few teams at the top who don't play 4-3-3.
"It's usually two midfielders with Bruno Fernandes. Rice and Mount, they are very different players and it shouldn't be one or the other but when you look at what Man United have got right now, I actually think Rice would be a better fit for them.
"Yes, a lot more expensive of course. I do think Mount is a good player and I like him, I wanted Liverpool to get him. Lots of coaches have picked him and like him. But Rice would suit Man United more than Mount in terms of how they set up."
Man United have emerged as favourites to land Mount this summer with the 24-year-old about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Chelsea.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are leading the race to sign Rice but West Ham are asking for nothing less than £100 million for the Europa Conference League winner.
