Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United midfield maestro and a stalwart of the club’s celebrated Class of ’92, has weighed in on the current Liverpool talent pool with a clear‑cut verdict. In a candid discussion, Scholes joked that former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard would have made a “good sub” for United, but quickly shifted focus to the defenders and goalkeeper he deems indispensable. “If we needed a player now, it would be Van Dijk. Or the keeper – I like Alisson as well. Apart from that, nobody,” he said, underscoring his belief that Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker represent the only Liverpool assets worth a United transfer at this moment.

The former Red Devil’s comments arrive against the backdrop of a turbulent summer for Liverpool’s attacking line‑up. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian forward who arrived at Anfield in