Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has agreed with Jamie Carragher's assessment that Jadon Sancho's loan move to Aston Villa is a 'weird' signing. The winger joined Villa on a season-long deal on deadline day after being exiled by Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes questioned the logic behind the move, citing concerns over Sancho's pace and ability to beat defenders. 'He has got ability, but what are his strengths?' Scholes asked. 'Does he cut inside and smash it in the top corner? Can he beat a man? He possibly links with a centre forward.'
The £73million signing has struggled since joining United in 2023, spending the first half of 2024 back at Borussia Dortmund before a loan at Chelsea, who opted against a permanent deal despite his helping them win the Conference League.
Sancho, however, expressed confidence in revitalising his career under Unai Emery. 'When I spoke to the manager he gave me belief and confidence,' Sancho said. 'He showed me the plan of what they want to achieve this year and it really inspired me.'
