Paul Scholes has disagreed with Peter Schmeichel on his claim that Manchester United should try to sign Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka.
Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, the Dane said: “I think we should go and sign Xhaka,” to which Scholes promptly said: “Noooo Pete.
“I have [watched him], but you’re probably in the same boat as Casemiro then, aren’t you, really?”
Schmeichel then elaborated on his verdict: “I make my case, we are going to build a team around Kobbie [Mainoo]. Casemiro is leaving. Bring in [Adam] Wharton and [Elliot] Anderson or whatever, who are still young.
“What we don’t have really is proper leadership. When I look and see what Xhaka has done at Sunderland, he is the reason why they are absolutely amazing.
“His leadership qualities are great, he can play 80 per cent of the games, and he is a very good player. I know he can do it. If he does one or two years, we need leadership.
“I know [Sandro] Tonali is mentioned, but has he done enough at Newcastle to warrant that. I think Xhaka would bring a lot to the dressing room and have power around the person, which is rare. We’re desperate for more leadership.”
