Sir Jim Ratcliffe's dream Man Utd midfielder already named as Casemiro replacement eyedManchester United are looking to strengthen their midfield this summerView 3 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made his thoughts on Man United's midfield clear (Image: Getty Images)Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already revealed his dream midfield maestro for Manchester United. ‌However, Ratcliffe cannot land his 'dream' acquisition, as that particular star has been retired for more than a decade. View 3 Images Paul Scholes is Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'dream' midfielder (Image: Daily Mirror)‌Very few available players can mirror Scholes' combination of technical excellence, creativity and precise distribution. With doubts surrounding United's midfield options and Ratcliffe's long-standing admiration for Scholes well known, the club's next transfer decision could shape the next chapter of their rebuild. Article continues belowWith uncertainty swirling around United's midfield and Ratcliffe's admiration for Scholes well-documented, the club's next move in the market could define the next phase of their rebuild.

Source: Daily Mirror January 30, 2026 13:17 UTC