Scholes' Ruthless United Overhaul: Nine Stars Shown the Door in 'Keep or Sell' Blitz

Picture this: Manchester United are flying under Michael Carrick, with seven wins from ten since he took over from Ruben Amorim in January. Champions League football beckons, and Casemiro's confirmed exit leaves a midfield void. But Paul Scholes, the ginger maestro himself, isn't stopping at one sale. On The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast – as covered by Football365 – he named nine players he'd bin in a full squad purge.

Scholes played a cheeky 'Keep or Sell?' game, dreaming of a United side gunning for Premier League and Champions League glory. No messing about – it's title-winning business or bust. Let's dive into his hit list, position by position.

Backline Bloodbath: Tough Calls at the Heart of Defence

Starting with the keepers, Scholes gave Senne Lammens a straight 'keep'. Solid enough, no drama there.

Then the centre-backs. Matthijs de Ligt edges it over Harry Maguire, who Scholes hails as 'sensational' after his comeback story. 'He's brought himself back from the dead,' says Scholes, but for big trophies? Nah. De Ligt's youth and pace win out – keep one, ditch the other.

Lisandro Martinez? Scholes admits recent digs were harsh, but publicly he'd keep him... barely. 'Great left foot, plays well,' but lacks the Stam or Ferdinand dominance to boss strikers. Needs upgrading.

Leny Yoro gets the chop. 'He's struggled,' reckons Scholes, though there's potential if given time. Sell now.

Full-backs next. Diogo Dalot stays as a squad option. Noussair Mazraoui? Out – doesn't fit post-three-at-the-back era. Patrick Dorgu follows, a wing-back buy who's positionless. And Luke Shaw, once the world's best left-back? Heartbreaking, but 'he doesn't play enough'. Sell.

Midfield Mayhem: Fernandes Shines, Others Fade

Bruno Fernandes is a no-brainer keep. Player of the year in a dire first half? Captain fantastic.

Casemiro's already gone – rightly so, despite a turnaround. United need serious midfield muscle. Manuel Ugarte? He'll go too.

Kobbie Mainoo stays, the kid's a gem. But Mason Mount? Love him, great player, but he'll never oust Bruno and barely plays. Off you pop.

Striker Shuffle: New Faces In, Zirkzee Out

Up top, Scholes is picky. He'd keep Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko – fresh blood to fire the line. Joshua Zirkzee? Sell. Simple as.

Scholes' vision? A brutal refresh. Keep the core like Bruno, Mainoo, De Ligt and Martinez (just), but ship out the rest for dominant beasts who win leagues. United's form screams progress, but Scholes wants dynasty mode.

Is he right? Carrick's got them purring, but midfield screams for reinforcements. Imagine a Ferdinand-type next to De Ligt – terrifying. Scholes' list feels harsh on Maguire and Shaw's loyalty, but hey, it's United. Aim high or go home.

What do you reckon, Reds? Time for a fire sale, or let Carrick cook? Pour another pint and debate away.