Paul Scholes questions Manchester United's signing of Andrey Santos
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Paul Scholes criticized Manchester United's decision to sign midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea this summer. Santos has started only two matches, while United pursued other targets like Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes without success. Scholes expressed concerns over United's recruitment strategy, suggesting that the club should aim for proven players if they want to compete for the Premier League title. Manager Michael Carrick's dissatisfaction with the summer transfer window was also noted, as his team struggles to find form early in the season, managing only two wins in seven matches.
- •Santos has made just two starts since joining Manchester United.
- •United initially targeted other players but ended up signing Santos.
- •Carrick has started the season with only two wins in seven matches.
- •Scholes criticized the recruitment strategy, calling it disappointing.
- •There are concerns about the club's ability to compete for the league title.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Scholes said INEOS have bought a player who isn’t making United any better, they’re ‘a million miles away’
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — “Were United trying to…”: Paul Scholes questions decision to buy Andrey Santos
"1Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has started just two games since joining United this summer from Chelsea. The Red Devils began the transfer window in pursuit of Elliot Anderson and Mateus ...
"Paul Scholes has questioned INEOS’ decision to bring in Andrey Santos for £50 million this summer.Heading into the first international break of the term, the midfielder has started only one Premier...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 8:15 AMScholes said INEOS have bought a player who isn’t making United any better, they’re ‘a million miles away’
Paul Scholes has questioned INEOS’ decision to bring in Andrey Santos for £50 million this summer.Heading into the first international break of the term, the midfielder has started only one Premier...
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:05 AM“Were United trying to…”: Paul Scholes questions decision to buy Andrey Santos
1Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has started just two games since joining United this summer from Chelsea. The Red Devils began the transfer window in pursuit of Elliot Anderson and Mateus ...
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