Steven Gerrard still gutted Liverpool failed to get Arsenal star - 'Wish we signed him'
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is still gutted that the Reds didn't sign a player who has turned into "one of the best in the world" since joining ArsenalSteven Gerrard has admitted he 'wished Liverpool signed' Declan Rice before he moved to Arsenal.Rice, 27, completed a club-record £105million transfer to the Gunners in July 2023 after impressing and making more than 200 senior appearances for West Ham. And since his move to the Emirates Stadium, the England international has taken his game to the next level, and, according to Gerrard, become 'one of the best in the world'.The midfielder has been an integral part of Mikel Arteta's side across the last two-and-a-half years, and none more so than this season as the Gunners push for the Premier League title.
Due to his standout and consistent performances, some are calling for Rice to be in the running for the Player of the Year.But ex-Liverpool midfielder Gerrard is still disappointed the Reds didn't end up signing Rice before he went to Arsenal. After the Gunners beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday - game in which Rice scored in - Gerrard told TNT Sports: "Winning the ball back, excellent finish, Declan Rice was Man of the Match and he is going from strength to strength as well."When asked how you rate him, Gerrard replied: "He's one of the best in the world.
He did a good job under David Moyes at West Ham, he schooled him on how to play in the position tactically."His confidence playing for England and being around that group of players. He has just gone to the next level now at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, it has been fantastic coaching from him and he is up there now with a shout for the world's best in that position and in that role."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Steven GerrardLiverpool FC