‘Have we not learnt?’: Paul Scholes tears into Michael Carrick and INEOS after matchweek one

Paul Scholes has criticized INEOS for their transfer dealings, questioning whether Manchester United has learned from past mistakes. The former Manchester United player was speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast when he remarked, "They've spent £90 million on two midfield players and another £60-£70m on another player.

He (Kobbie Mainoo) is better than all three of them." Scholes expressed his concern stating, "Have we not learnt this lesson from the first half of last season when he didn't play and they were terrible? I still don't think he was amazing when he came into the team, but he's better than what we've got!" This viewpoint is particularly interesting because midfield reinforcements were crucial following Casemiro's departure last season, and the fact that Manuel Ugarte is expected to miss most of the 2026/2027 season due to an injury.

Additionally, with Champions League games back on the agenda this season, Scholes argues that the added reinforcements were vital to United's chances against Europe's elite clubs.