{
  "id": 3739706,
  "title": "Transfer: Bryan Robson reveals major blunder by Man United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/transfer-bryan-robson-reveals-major-blunder-by-man-united",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T12:55:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/transfer-bryan-robson-reveals-major-blunder-by-man-united/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bryan Robson, former Manchester United midfielder and current football commentator, has highlighted a significant mistake by his former club. In the summer of 2021, Manchester United showed interest in signing Declan Rice from West Ham United. However, they were put off by the Hammers' asking price of £80-£90 million. The English midfielder ultimately joined Arsenal three years later for a reported £100 million plus £5 million in add-ons. Since joining Arsenal, Rice's reputation has soared, and he is now considered one of the best and most dependable midfielders worldwide.\n\nDespite bringing in midfielders Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Vallejo, Robson believes that Manchester United is still missing a player of Rice's caliber and resilience. \"Some players can manage it (playing three times a week). I observe individuals like Rice at Arsenal,\" Robson said. \"He participated in nearly every single match. They rarely seemed to rest him, and that is due to his exceptional talent.\"\n\nRobson emphasized the importance of identifying such a player, as they will be in your lineup almost every week. He added, \"There are specific matches where you feel confident enough to rest one of your top players and substitute someone else who needs to demonstrate their worth. I believe it will be somewhat more challenging this season because of that, especially with the Champions League fixtures.\"\n\nManchester United and Arsenal will find out their UEFA Champions League opponents later today during the official draw at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum.",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend, Bryan Robson, has revealed how the Red Devils made a major blunder by allowing midfielder, Declan Rice, to join Arsenal. Rice, who made his mark with his childhood club, West Ham United, was reportedly a target for United in the summer of 2021. However, they were deterred by the Hammers’ asking price […] Transfer: Bryan Robson reveals major blunder by Man United",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}