Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to radically restructure their first-team roster in the summer, listing eight players—including former Chelsea sensation Mason Mount—that he would seriously consider selling if he were in charge of the team.
Following an incredible comeback under interim head coach Michael Carrick following the firing of Ruben Amorim, United has risen to third place in the Premier League standings.
For the first time since their group-stage elimination in 2023, the Red Devils have now almost guaranteed Champions League qualifying without the interruption of any cup competition during their final stretch.
Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo all signed lucrative contracts last summer, costing Old Trafford management over £200 million to bolster their struggling assault.
Senne Lammens, who cost over £18 million to acquire from Royal Antwerp, has also contributed a reliable presence in goal, which was sorely absent throughout André Onana’s tenure.
However, the transfer market is starting to garner attention once more, with United’s management prepared to release additional funds while pinpointing central midfield as a critical area of concentration.
Casemiro stated in January that this would be his final season at the Theatre of Dreams, and when the transfer window opens for business, a number of players are anticipated to follow the Brazilian.
During a game of “Keep or Sell?” with former United colleague Nicky Butt, Scholes talked about possible ins and outs on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.
The renowned former England and Manchester United midfielder didn’t hold back in his responses, going into great detail regarding the players he believes should be safe and others who should be cut.
Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw, Mount, Manuel Ugarte, and Joshua Zirkzee would all be eligible to depart alongside Casemiro if Scholes had his way.
