Paul Scholes criticizes Michael Carrick's transfer decisions at Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Paul Scholes has expressed strong criticism towards Michael Carrick and INEOS regarding Manchester United's recent transfer strategy. During a podcast discussion, Scholes questioned the club's decision to spend heavily on midfielders, suggesting that young player Kobbie Mainoo is a better option. He emphasized that adding depth to the midfield was important following Casemiro's departure and highlighted Mainoo's potential impact. Manchester United has recently signed Youri Tielemans and two young players, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba. With the club returning to Champions League action, midfield reinforcements appear essential for competing at a high level.
- •Scholes critiques United's £90 million investment in two midfielders.
- •He advocates for Kobbie Mainoo as a more effective option.
- •United secures experience with Youri Tielemans and young talent.
- •Midfield depth is crucial after Casemiro's exit and Ugarte's injury.
- •Champions League matches ahead increase pressure for squad performance.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Have we not learnt?’: Paul Scholes tears into Michael Carrick and INEOS after matchweek one
"Paul Scholes has bizarrely ripped into INEOS for adding depth to Michael Carrick’s midfield for the season ahead.The Manchester United icon reacted to his former club’s transfer business this week...
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