Paul Scholes highlights Manchester United's need for better defenders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:56 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Paul Scholes criticized Manchester United's centre-back options, stating the team lacks the quality to compete for the Premier League title. While United focuses on midfield and left-back improvements, Scholes emphasized the urgency to strengthen the defence, particularly given the injury concerns surrounding players like Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez. Despite having five centre-backs on the roster, Scholes argues they don't possess the reliability needed for success. Manchester United is reportedly monitoring defender Kim Min-jae but may prioritize other positions this summer.
- •Scholes criticizes United's centre-back depth and quality.
- •Maguire and Martinez face injury concerns, affecting team stability.
- •United has five centre-backs but lacks reliable options.
- •The club is pursuing midfield and left-back reinforcements.
- •Reports indicate interest in defender Kim Min-jae.
- 11:56 AMYahoo Sports — Forget the midfield – Scholes tells Man Utd to address another plaguing issue as he roasts an entire department
"Paul Scholes believes Manchester United have a major problem at the back that they must try to fix before the end of the summer.The Premier League giants identified the midfield revamp as their main o...
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