Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has expressed his skepticism over the club's recent signing of Matthijs de Ligt, questioning the wisdom of Erik ten Hag's decision.

"I don't understand why we've signed De Ligt for £43 million," Scholes said. "He was benched by Eric Dier at Bayern Munich, which raises serious questions about his quality and ten Hag's judgment."

Scholes' criticism comes after De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in a combined £60 million deal. The former United star is unconvinced that De Ligt is worth the hefty price tag.

"Ten Hag needs to explain why he thinks De Ligt is the right fit for United," Scholes added. "We need players who can make an immediate impact, not those who are struggling to get game time at their previous club."

Scholes' comments have sparked a debate among United fans, with some sharing his concerns and others defending the signing.