Paul Scholes does not think Manchester United have given any indication they could challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the midst of his worst run as United boss, just a few weeks after being confirmed as the club’s permanent boss.
A narrow 2-1 victory over West Ham have boosted United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, but Scholes said after the game there would need to be a dramatic squad overhaul in the summer to become title challengers under Solskjaer.
‘It feels like you almost need a full rebuild again,’ Scholes said on BT Sport.
‘A lot of people expect United to challenge for league next year and I can’t see it.
‘Liverpool showed signs last year they could challenge. United, there’s nothing telling me they’ll challenge next season.
‘Give it £200million and give Ole a summer window, but Ole will have to improve this squad massively.’
The victory over the Hammers is United’s second in their last six games and the Red Devils next travel to Spain on Tuesday to take on Barcelona.
United need to score at least twice to progress past Barcelona into the Champions League semi-finals and Scholes predicted if his former side could beat the Catalan giants.
‘Today was the most important one because can you really go to Barcelona and see them winning?’ he said.
‘It’s doubtful – of course they’ve got a chance but it’s very difficult. To get in the Champions League the most realistic chance is top four.
‘Did they prioritise this game I’m not sure. They’ve got big games coming up but I don’t think this is the best Barcelona team we’ve seen.
‘United went to PSG and did a great job there – I think PSG are possibly a better team than Barcelona.’
