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Paul Scholes gripes about Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Casemiro
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has expressed concern about Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Casemiro. The ex-Red Devil is not happy about the transfer strategy.
The England international was signed from Borussia Dortmund and the 2018 World Cup winner arrived from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021. United raided Los Blancos again in the recent transfer window and got the Brazilian defensive midfielder.
Speaking on The Overlap, in partnership with Sky Bet (h/t The Sun), Scholes questions the Red Devils getting Sancho and Varane. He feels the Old Trafford side overpaid for the Dortmund winger and has doubts about the French centre-back’s qualities.
“Sancho was a young player who Manchester United spent a lot of money on, who was unproven in the league.
“And why would a club like Real Madrid let Varane go? If you looked at him last season, he didn’t look right. I didn’t think it was a great transfer window.”
Sancho and Varane had underwhelming debut seasons at United. The English winger failed to make a big enough impact when he played. Fans expected the 22-year-old to bring creativity to the team. However, the forward failed to deliver.
On the other hand, the former Madrid centre-back had fitness issues in the previous campaign. The 29-year-old did not look comfortable either when he featured for the side.
Casemiro still settling at United
Casemiro is another signing Scholes has doubts about. The legendary midfielder, who donned the red shirt for almost two decades, is uncertain whether the Brazilian is someone the gaffer wanted.
“This year, Casemiro was done over two days. I wonder if it was the manager’s signing. A lot of money, long contract. I think they need to put someone in charge of recruitment.”
Casemiro has gotten off to a slow start in his United career. The 30-year-old has had to bide his time to get into the team. For now, Scott McTominay is keeping the Brazilian out of the starting lineup.
The recruitment side of things is something fans have had a complaint about over the years. United have spent a lot of money. However, we have failed to be a competitive team.
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Sancho and Varane have found their feet under Ten Hag. The two have been part of the Red Devils’ Premier League team currently on a winning run. Hopefully, Casemiro settles in quickly as well.
