Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s squad, naming eight players he believes the club should sell to facilitate a rebuild under head coach Ruben Amorim.
Surprisingly, the list includes Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez, who has been one of United’s standout performers since his arrival under former manager Erik ten Hag.
Scholes, known for his no-nonsense approach both on and off the pitch, also called for the departure of Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt. De Ligt, who joined United last summer, has failed to impress the United legend.
Another summer signing, striker Joshua Zirkzee, also came under fire, with Scholes labeling him a flop after his move from Bologna.
The former midfielder didn’t stop there, targeting three England internationals: Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw.
Rashford, in particular, has been at the center of speculation regarding his future after being frozen out by Amorim, despite making a U-turn on his commitment to the club.
Scholes’ list also includes Brazilian duo Casemiro and Antony, with the United great suggesting their exits would benefit the club’s long-term ambitions.
This controversial list was shared during a game of “Keep or Sell” on TNT Sports’ social media, where Scholes also addressed rising star Alejandro Garnacho.
While not part of his sell list, Scholes didn’t rule out the possibility of Garnacho being moved on to fund a squad overhaul.
“I can see that with Garnacho,” Scholes admitted. “He’s a young player with potential, but his technique can be scruffy, and his decision-making needs improvement. I wouldn’t be worried if United sold him. Mainoo, though—selling him would be offensive.”
Scholes emphasized the importance of finding Garnacho’s ideal role within the team, but his comments suggest he feels the youngster may not be indispensable.
Here’s the full list of players Scholes wants United to part ways with:
Lisandro Martinez
Matthijs de Ligt
Joshua Zirkzee
Luke Shaw
Mason Mount
Marcus Rashford
Antony
Casemiro
As Manchester United continue their struggles, Scholes’ bold suggestions may add fuel to the ongoing debate about how the club should approach its rebuild.