Paul Scholes has delivered a ruthless verdict on the Manchester United squad‚ naming eight players he would elect to sell in the upcoming summer transfer window. Talking to Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness on The Good‚ The Bad & The Football podcast‚ Scholes said: 'Look‚ I think he's been really good and he's brought himself back from the dead. I think he's been sensational‚ what he's done. I'm so‚ so pleased for him‚ but I'm thinking about a United team you want to win the league and the Champions League‚ and that's where United should be aiming.'

Man Utd: Butt names ‘easy choice' to be next permanent manager as Scholes raises ‘big' Carrick concern

Ex-Man Utd academy chief Butt: Right decision to let go Garner

Jose Mourinho would be able to 'carry' Man United if he returned for a second spell in charge of the club‚ according to Nicky Butt. The former Man United midfielder spoke about the current managerial set-up at Old Trafford‚ with Michael Carrick in the dugout on an interim basis. Carrick will be among the contenders considered for the post permanently when the assessment is made at the end of the season but Butt‚ somewhat controversially‚ suggested Mourinho could be a strong option.

'Can do everything' - Nicky Butt tips Man Utd to sign England star they sold for £15m

Nicky Butt backs Mourinho for stunning Man Utd return

Mourinho backed for sensational second Man Utd spell by Butt

Nicky Butt sets record straight on Newcastle United spell after 'lie turned fans' against him

Alan Shearer got two things wrong at Newcastle United - but it's not what relegated us

Our Newcastle United team were better than this Spurs side - and we got relegated

'Osimhen is the one for United' - Butt

Butt says Sesko "has not quite worked" at Man Utd as he praises "powerful" Osimhen

Butt urges Man Utd to swoop for 'gettable' Osimhen

Nicky Butt tells Man Utd to sign £65m star as upgrade on summer signing - ‘not at that level'

Butt brands Man Utd legend Keane 'very stubborn' after his anti-Carrick rant

Butt: Man Utd must keep Fernandes - no matter the price

CHRIS WHEELER: Michael Carrick has played down any talk of a fallout with Paul Scholes after his former Manchester United teammate appeared to criticise the team's performances for being 'c**p'. Scholes made the comment in a since deleted social media post after United lost for the first time in eight games under Carrick at Newcastle last time out. Scoles insists it was taken out of context and he has contacted Carrick to explain‚ while his fellow podcaster Nicky Butt has also defended him by saying Scholes has been left 'shocked and gutted' by the backlash.

Man Utd: Butt reveals Scholes ‘shocked and gutted' over Carrick reaction after ‘message' to interim boss

Nicky Butt praises change in Man Utd mindset as he backs top four push

Butt predicts Man Utd 'could finish third' as Antonio backs Carrick to secure Champions League place

‘I sound like a d***'- Butt makes Man Utd title prediction as Scholes has Arsenal doubts

Nicky Butt reveals why he ‘feels sorry' for Man Utd summer signing after Arsenal win

Nicky Butt 'feels sorry' for £62.5m Man Utd star after Arsenal win

Scholes and his former United team-mate Nicky Butt joked on their podcast ahead of United's derby win that Martinez's battle with Erling Haaland was such a mismatch that the Man City striker would pick up Martinez and throw him in the back of the net. However‚ 5ft 9in Martinez helped to shut out 6ft 5in Haaland in the impressive 2-0 win‚ after which the Argentinian defender challenged the pair to visit his house and repeat the comments face-to-face.

Nicky Butt 'signs new deal' amid Lisandro Martinez spat as concerns over Man Utd icons emerge

Martínez‚ Manchester United criticism and the Butt of the joke

O'Hara challenges Scholes‚ Butt for Prick of the Week as self-proclaimed ‘above average' PL footballer

Ferguson would never stand for self-serving Butt‚ Scholes and Man Utd punditerati

Are Butt and Scholes just ‘jealous' as Man Utd fans turn on Class of 92?

Nicky Butt namechecks Newcastle in x-rated response as Lisandro Martinez Man United feud goes on

Scholes reveals brutal Instagram message from Martinez after Butt tells Man Utd star to ‘f***ing grow up'

Butt snaps back at Lisandro: You shouldn't be at Man Utd!

'F*cking grow up!' - Butt & Scholes snap back in Martinez row

Martinez has made Butt look a right mug; Man Utd pundit the one who needs to ‘f***ing grow up'

Scholes and Butt joked on their podcast ahead of United's derby win that Martinez's battle with Erling Haalandwas such a mismatch that the 6ft 5in Man Citystriker would pick up the 5ft 9in United defender and throw him in the back of the net. But after Martinez helped to shut out Haaland in the 2-0 win‚ the Argentinian defender criticised the pair for comments and challenged them to visit his house to repeat them face-to-face.

"GROW THE F*** UP!" Bitter Man Utd war of words continues as Red Devil legends Butt and Scholes send blunt new message to Martinez

Butt tells Lisandro Martinez to ‘f***ing grow up' as Ferdinand slams Man Utd teammates getting ‘personal'

Lisandro Martinez sent X-rated message as Man United row with Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt continues

Martinez hit back at comments by Scholes and Butt mocking his size made prior to the Manchester derby‚ and dared the former Manchester United duo to repeat them to his face. Scholes and Butt joked on their podcast ahead of United's win in the Old Trafford tie that Martinez's battle with Erling Haaland was such a mismatch that the 6ft 5in Manchester City striker would pick up the 5ft 9in United defender and throw him in the back of the net.

Man Utd defender Lisandro scoffs at pundits Butt and Scholes: You won't say it to my face

CHRIS WHEELER: Lisandro Martinez has hit back at comments by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt mocking his size‚ and dared the former Manchester United duo to repeat them to his face. Scholes and Butt joked on their podcast ahead of the 198th Manchester derby that Martinez's battle with Erling Haaland was such a mis-match that the 6ft 5in City striker would pick up the 5ft 9in United defender and throw him in the back of the net.

'Come to my house!' - Martinez challenges Scholes & Butt to talks

'No-one says anything in your face' - Martinez hits back at Scholes and Butt

Martínez hits back at Scholes‚ Butt and United punditocracy

16 Conclusions from Manchester United 5-0 Manchester City: Carrick and co. expose Guardiola‚ Amorim‚ Butt

Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes have invited criticism from sections of the Manchester United fanbase after the pair mocked Lisandro Martinez's ability to deal with Erling Haaland ahead of this weekend's Manchester derby. The former United midfielders were speaking on The Good‚ The Bad & The Football podcast as they discussed United's chances against Manchester City‚ who visit Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Comedian and United supporter Paddy McGuinness suggested the team could benefit from a bounce under Michael Carrick‚ saying: 'You know that new manager lift? I can see United beating City.'

Can Carrick revive Man Utd flop? ‘Not in a million years' as Butt‚ Ferdinand stick boot in

Ugarte told he's 'not a Man Utd midfielder in a million years'

Man Utd legend to give up season tickets if ex-PL boss is hired

Man Utd Treble winner Butt: If he replaces Amorim I'll give back my season tickets!

The coach spent a period of time at Manchester City in his coaching career‚ first between August 2020 and May 2021‚ when he managed the Elite Development Squad to success. In terms of the next appointment‚ one of Butt's former team-mates‚ Gary Neville‚ has called upon United's hierarchy to stop experimenting with their coaching hires. 'I thought Man United would adapt a lot better to the back three than they did‚' Neville admitted while speaking to Sky Sports.

Nicky Butt tells Man Utd's next manager to replace Erik ten Hag's £50m signing

Butt tears into Man Utd and points the blame with brutal 's***show' assessment

Butt says Man Utd are still a "sh*tshow": Ferguson‚ Klopp and Guardiola couldn't fix it!

'Sh*tshow' - Butt claims Man Utd are still 'rotten from the bottom up'

Man Utd greats Scholes and Butt: Mainoo needs to join Chelsea

Mainoo probably ‘takes the p***' out of Casemiro as Scholes‚ Butt tip him for McTominay repeat

Scholes and Butt rip into Man Utd over ticket issues: I've had to ring a tout...

Man United legends Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes have opened up on their struggles to get tickets for matches at Old Trafford. The pair were part of United's iconic Class of 92 and both enjoyed huge success for their boyhood club. Scholes played 718 times for the Red Devils and won 25 trophies - including 11 Premier League titles - while Butt featured on 387 occasions and lifted 15 honours before moving to Newcastle in 2004.

Son of Man Utd hero Butt stars in Salford Cup win

Nicky Butt says Man Utd have let down Maguire by failing to sign him a defensive partner

Nicky Butt makes Premier League title prediction U-turn amid ‘horrible feeling for Manchester City'

'I've got a horrible feeling' - Nicky Butt changes title prediction after Liverpool defeat

Scholes‚ Butt rage about Man City-fication of Man Utd; Ferdinand picks three stars out of position

Nicky Butt unleashes on Man United academy as Paul Scholes raises serious question

Scholes and Butt: Amorim's doomed‚ academy's soft and why are we copying City?

Butt sued! Man Utd legend taken to court by biker

Butt‚ Balague comment on Rashford's 2-goal Barcelona blast: Coaches working closely with him

Man United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt give damning verdict on Red Devils' squad after £200m transfer splurge

Two more Man Utd legends launch a podcast!

Nicky Butt says Man Utd should have signed £60m star instead of Benjamin Sesko

Ex-Salford boss Wood frustrated with Neville‚ Giggs and Butt: I was stuck in middle

Beckham and Neville complete Salford takeover as Butt‚ Giggs and Scholes step down

Class of 92 member cautioned for headbutt at his own birthday

Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as ex-Man United star is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being...

Man Utd legend Butt handed police caution after incident at 50th birthday party

Man Utd icon Nicky Butt 'cautioned by police' after incident at birthday party

Man Utd Treble winner Butt blasts current team: How did it happen?!

Man Utd legend Nicky Butt singles out star who 'can't move and can't run'

'Ridiculous' - Butt savages Man Utd star who 'can't run'

Ex-Man United ace Nicky Butt rips into players for playing 'ridiculous‚ passive walking football' after Newcastle loss - and...

'Ridiculous' - Nicky Butt rips into Manchester United and accuses the dressing room of ultimate sin

Nicky Butt has meltdown after Newcastle United victory and launches blistering attack

Butt says Man Utd dream of Premier League title by 2028 'ain't going to happen'

Nicky Butt tells Ratcliffe his Man Utd masterplan 'ain't gonna happen'

Butt: Today's Man Utd not the one I know and I loved

'I don't talk b*******' - Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt give their view on big Manchester United debate

Ain't going to happen - Nicky Butt dismisses Man Utd bid to win title by 2028

FORGET IT‚ JIM! Ratcliffe gets brutal reality check from Man Utd icon Butt over ambitious plans to bring title back to Old Trafford

Nicky Butt insists Man United have NO chance of winning the Premier League by 2028 while Ryan Giggs takes aim at Sir Jim Ratcliffe for 'turfing out' the fans amid price hikes

Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt leave door open for shock Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United

Man United Class of '92 stars Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt pose with WAGs on the red carpet as they attend charity fundraiser

Nicky Butt shares brutal story of two employees let go by Manchester United after 17 years

Man United legend Nicky Butt spotted in public for the first time since 'security guard was head-butted' at his 50th birthday party

Nicky Butt says Alex Ferguson would have signed £60m England star for Man Utd

Police probe Butt birthday party attended by Becks & Neville

Police probe Butt's 50th birthday party as security guard is 'headbutted'

David and Victoria Beckham 'attend former Man United star's 50th birthday party' - leaving 'after a security guard was head-butted' in police probe

Salford director Butt: Man City FA Cup tie an amazing chance

Nicky Butt to relish magical Salford City vs Man City tie and paint directors' box red