THE FUSE

Scholes emphasised the paramount importance of recruiting a world-class centre-back with proven elite international experience. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, the former England midfielder explained his reasoning behind targeting Romero: "I think they sorted out the forward areas last summer but I think they probably need two centre backs. You might laugh at this and I might get stick for this, but I would go and sign Christian Romero from Tottenham."