Jamie Carragher is urging Liverpool to move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

It's emerged that West Ham are inviting offers for the England international.

"To be honest, he reminds me a little bit of myself. I started in midfield and became a centre back. I'm a big fan of him," former Liverpool defender Carragher said on Sky Sports' Football Show.

"He's had a lot of people praising him, but he's also had a bit of criticism. That happens to a lot of young players, you burst onto the scene and then you have a spell where you receive a lot of criticism.

"I think it's been really tough to play in the West Ham team these last few years. I think he's better on the ball than he's given credit for.

"There's a slight criticism in terms of how he receives the ball, there's an art to that. If you go to the ball and you're not in a great position, players won't give you the ball. But he can pass and I think he's got something about him.

"At centre back, everything will be in front of him. I think that's why I was never going to be a great midfield player. In terms of stepping out with the ball, I think he'd be perfect in a back three.

"Of course, he has to improve in certain areas but every young player has to improve."