The Digest:
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has blasted his former club’s transfer strategy, labeling their failure to sign goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma a “criminal offence.” Following United’s dismal 3-0 derby loss to Manchester City, Scholes criticized the decision to spend £18.2 million on backup option Senne Lammens while Donnarumma joined rivals City for £26 million.
Key Points
- Scholes called United’s oversight of Donnarumma a “criminal” error in transfer planning.
- Donnarumma, a Champions League winner with PSG, joined City and impressed in his derby debut.
- United signed Senne Lammens for £18.2 million but started Altay Bayindir in the derby loss.
- Andre Onana was loaned to Trabzonspor after error-prone performances.
- Scholes argued Donnarumma could have been United’s goalkeeper for the next decade.
- United have won just one of their first four Premier League games this season.
- The club’s £200+ million summer signings have failed to address core weaknesses.
Scholes’ outburst reflects broader concerns about United’s strategic missteps, as rivals capitalize on opportunities the club hesitates to seize.
Sources: BBC Football Daily, Daily Mail
