Paul Scholes snubs Liverpool in shock 'best signing' call as Man Utd failed to seal transfer

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Gianluigi Donnarumma has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal(Image: Claudio Villa - FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images)

Paul Scholes overlooked Liverpool as he named Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City as the standout signing of the transfer window.

But it was the transfer of Donnarumma that caught the eye of Manchester United legend Scholes.

The co-owner of League Two Salford City took to Instagram to post a picture of Donnarumma following his City move and wrote: “Donnarumma for £26m surely has to be signing of the window… obviously apart from the 14 Salford City have signed [praying emoji].”



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Given United’s goalkeeping issues, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir both making shaky starts to the season, Scholes wishes his former club had signed Donnarumma, who had been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but they signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp instead.

However, he believes it is a “strange signing” for Guardiola, who likes his keepers to be good with the ball at their feet.

I love the keeper [Donnarumma], I think he’s brilliant and I’d have him at United tomorrow, today, whenever.

“For £40m [the previously reported price for Donnrumma], he’s unbelievable.

I just don’t see him as a City goalkeeper.”

Paul Scholes wanted Manchester United to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma(Image: Getty Images)

Donnarumma replaces Ederson, who has left for Turkish side Fenerbahce after eight years at the Etihad.

The 26-year-old said: “To have signed for Manchester City is such a special and proud moment for me.

“I am joining a squad packed with world-class talent and a team led by the one of the greatest managers in the history of football in Pep Guardiola.

This is a club every player in world football would love to join.

“I have admired watching Manchester City for many years, so to now be able to play for the club is a huge honour and a privilege.