What happened. Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to hijack Atletico Madrid's £34m move for Cristian Romero, despite previously criticising the defender.

Romero is expected to leave Spurs this summer.
Atletico are in talks and only a few million apart.
Scholes thinks Carrick could help Romero improve.

“I think he's a nutcase. He's a very good defender that does some stupid things.”
— Paul Scholes

United are exploring defensive options ahead of a Champions League campaign.

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