CONFIRMED: Wayne Rooney recommends Man United sign 20-year-old defender

Wayne Rooney has encouraged Manchester United to sign Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey, according to a report in Spain. Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, as quoted by CaughtOffside, is reporting that the Manchester United legend is impressed with the Brighton full-back. The same article states that the former Manchester United striker urged his former club to consider a swoop to sign the 20-year-old to bolster their options at full-back.