Paul Scholes reacts to Man Utd signing Tielemans: 'Rivals should be worried'

Paul Scholes and Gary Neville have given their verdict on Manchester United’s signing of Youri Tielemans, calling it a move that will make rivals nervous.

What did Scholes and Neville say?

The former United legends praised the club’s decision to bring in the Belgian midfielder. Scholes, speaking on Sky Sports, said the signing sends a clear message to the rest of the Premier League. 'This is a player who can control games,' he said. 'He’s got that passing range, and at 26, he’s in his prime. Everyone else should be worried.'

Neville echoed those sentiments, highlighting Tielemans’ ability to dictate play. 'He’s exactly what United needed,' he said. 'A midfielder who can break lines and create chances. This is a smart move.'

Why is this signing significant?

Tielemans joins United on a five-year deal after leaving Leicester City. The move comes as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his midfield ahead of the 2026/27 season. Scholes believes the signing could be a turning point for the club.

'United have lacked creativity in midfield for years,' he said. 'Tielemans changes that. He’s got the vision to unlock defences, and that’s something United have been missing.'

What comes next for United?

With Tielemans now on board, attention turns to how he will fit into Ten Hag’s system. The Dutch manager has been working on reshaping United’s midfield, and Tielemans could be the missing piece.

Neville added, 'If United can get the best out of Tielemans, they’ll be a much tougher team to beat. This is a signing that could define their season.'