Football NewsMetro FootballUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Scholes: Chelsea wasting money on new signings
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has slammed Chelsea's summer spending, accusing them of wasting money on two new arrivals.

Who
Paul Scholes
What
Accused Chelsea of wasting money on two new signings
When
Published August 17, 2026
What happened. Paul Scholes has publicly criticized Chelsea's transfer strategy, claiming they are wasting money on two of their new signings this summer.
- Scholes questioned Chelsea's summer transfer approach.
- He specifically named two new signings as wasteful.
- The criticism comes amid Chelsea's ongoing spending spree.
Scholes' comments add to growing scrutiny of Chelsea's recruitment policy as the new season begins.
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