Cristian Romero linked with Manchester United as Paul Scholes makes strong Tottenham statement
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United should make a move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
The former United midfielder has encouraged his old club to pursue the 27-year-old centre-back, who has been involved in several controversies this season. Romero has openly criticised Tottenham’s hierarchy on multiple occasions and was later sent off in a match against United.
His public frustration with the club began in December 2024 when he questioned Spurs’ transfer strategy, suggesting their lack of investment was leaving them behind their competitors. In January 2026, following a defeat to Bournemouth, Romero again criticised senior officials in a strongly worded social media post. Before editing it, he appeared to accuse the board of telling “lies,” though the revised version still suggested the club’s leadership should take responsibility.
Romero said that during difficult periods, others at the club should speak publicly, but claimed they only appear when results are positive. In February, he also described it as a “disgrace” that Tottenham had just 11 senior players available for their 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Posting on Instagram after that match, the Argentine praised his teammates and expressed his desire to help despite feeling unwell. He highlighted the limited squad numbers as “unbelievable but true and disgraceful,” while thanking supporters for their continued backing.
Shortly after, Romero’s difficult run continued when he was dismissed in Spurs’ defeat at Old Trafford. Despite the turbulence surrounding the Tottenham captain, Scholes remains an admirer.
Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, Scholes said he loves watching Romero play and suggested the defender seems unsettled in north London. He noted that Romero has criticised both fans and the board and appears frustrated, but added that he would gladly welcome him at Manchester United, praising his personality and competitive edge.
Romero, however, recently signed a contract extension keeping him at Spurs until June 2029. Tottenham boss Frank has defended his captain, calling him a young leader who is still developing.
The Danish manager explained that leadership evolves with experience, reflecting on how much he himself grew after turning 30. He added that Romero’s passion and aggression can sometimes lead to incidents, but stressed that the defender must learn from such moments moving forward.
