August 9th 2024.
Manchester United has been making headlines lately as they are rumored to be interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt. However, not everyone is convinced that this would be a good move for the club. Paul Scholes, a legendary player for Manchester United, has expressed his concerns about this potential transfer.
Scholes, who is known for being honest and direct, stated that he has a "massive concern" over the Red Devils being linked with De Ligt. In his opinion, De Ligt is a "second-rate" defender and he is not sure why Manchester United would want to sign him. The 24-year-old has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the club, but no agreement has been reached with his current team, Bayern Munich.
It is no secret that Manchester United is looking to strengthen their defense, with players like Victor Lindelof potentially being sold. However, Scholes believes that De Ligt may not be the solution to their defensive woes. Despite being a fan of his fellow Dutchman, Scholes points out that De Ligt has struggled to secure a spot in the starting lineup at Bayern Munich. He was also a part of the Netherlands squad in Euro 2024, but did not get any playing time.
Scholes questions why Manchester United would spend £40-£50million on a player who has not been able to make an impact at his current club. He also mentions that De Ligt was not good enough for Juventus, who he joined after leaving Ajax, and now finds himself as a "second-rate" defender.
Aside from De Ligt, Manchester United has also made another signing this summer - Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. However, Scholes admits that he has never seen the 20-year-old play and is not sure if he is the right fit for the team. He also believes that goals may be a problem for Manchester United this season, with Zirkzee not being a prolific scorer in his previous clubs.
In conclusion, Scholes is not convinced by De Ligt and Zirkzee as potential signings for Manchester United. He expresses his concerns about their abilities and believes that the club should be looking at other options. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, only time will tell if these transfers will prove to be successful for Manchester United.
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