Manchester United have tied up a key star for the future in a move that will Michael Carrick happy
Paul Scholes speaking in a podcast
Paul Scholes believes a mass clear out is needed at Old Trafford(Image: YouTube/The Good, the Bad and the Football podcast)
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Manchester United have received advice on where to start when it comes to offloading players this summer. With interim manager Michael Carrick currently in charge, uncertainty remains over who will occupy the dugout when the United embark on their recruitment drive.
While midfield is undoubtedly the area where United are expected to concentrate much of their summer investment, departures will equally prove crucial to generate funds and create room within their squad.
Carrick's team will have benefited from three weeks without fixtures by the time they welcome Leeds United next Monday, with United having journeyed to Dublin this week for intensive training sessions. We explore the latest developments emerging from Old Trafford, including Scholes' perspective on summer business.
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Paul Scholes' clear stance
Former Manchester United player and BT Sport commentator Paul Scholes ahead of the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium
Paul Scholes had his say on who Man United should sell this summer(Image: PA)
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Scholes was forthright in declaring United need a wholesale clearout this summer after calling on his former club to release eight first-team players. During a 'keep or sell' feature on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, alongside former teammate Nicky Butt and television personality Paddy McGuinness, the 11-time league champion delivered the sell verdict more frequently than some viewers might have anticipated.
The group of players includes Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee. While the likes of Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui could leave the club following a decrease in game time this season, Maguire committed his future to the club on Tuesday.
Harry Maguire future
Having been confronted with an uncertain future with his contract running down at the end of the season, Maguire has now committed to a new one-year deal with Manchester United. United also possess the option to prolong the England defender's deal by an additional year.
The 33-year-old has experienced a revival under interim manager Carrick with United climbing to third in the table with Maguire playing a pivotal role. Speaking after signing his new contract, Maguire said: "Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour.
Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 1-2 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, United Kingdom
Harry Maguire has signed a new deal(Image: Getty Images)
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"It is a responsibility that makes myself and my family proud every single day. I am delighted to extend my journey at this incredible club to at least eight seasons and continue to play in front of our special supporters to create more amazing moments together.
"You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting squad. The determination throughout the whole club to fight for major trophies is clear for everyone to see and I am confident that our best moments together remain ahead of us."