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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has advised the club to abandon their top midfield target, who is not at the level required to elevate Ruben Amorim's midfield.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has advised the club to abandon its pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba and instead focus on two other Premier League midfielders.
Manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly keen to sign a new midfielder in the January transfer window, having missed out on a similar profile last summer. United had previously shown interest in Baleba but were deterred by Brighton's hefty £100 million valuation.
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The 21-year-old Cameroonian international enjoyed a breakout season last year, but his form has been less impressive during the 2025-26 campaign. Scholes questioned whether Baleba possesses the "quality" required for a club like Manchester United and expressed doubts that he is the "type of player" Amorim needs.
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16:26 - 06.12.2025
‘The kid is being ruined’ - Man United legend accuses Amorim for destroying Mainoo's talent
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has launched a scathing attack on manager Ruben Amorim, accusing him of "ruining" homegrown talent Kobbie Mainoo by repeatedly leaving him on the bench.
Instead, the former England international suggested that Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton or Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson would be better fits, despite having his own reservations about them.
Scholes tells Amorim to forget about Baleba
“I think all three of them are really good players,” Scholes told Sky Sports. “Baleba is very young, but they’re all quite young, aren’t they? Quality-wise, is he quite there? I think he’s almost in a Caicedo type of way.”
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“He’s done really well at Chelsea, don’t get me wrong, but is that the type of player Manchester United needs? I’m not sure,” Scholes continued. “Adam Wharton is, again, a really good player. Can he get around the pitch? Old Trafford’s a big pitch... You need to have some physicality. You need to have legs in that position.”
Scholes admitted he was particularly impressed by Anderson's recent performances for England. “I really liked him when he was at Newcastle, but I thought he was more of an attacking player... He’s come into that role for England and looks very accomplished, very stylish. Keeps the ball really well, will pass it forward as well.”
Scholes also ciriticised Amorim of ruining midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in the January window.