US EditionEPL: He’s got everything - Scholes names best midfielder in England
Paul Scholes praises Newcastle's Sandro Tonali as the most complete midfielder in the Premier League, highlighting his technical skill and athleticism despite some stats favoring rivals.
- During a discussion on The Overlap, Manchester United icon Paul Scholes identified Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali as his current top choice among Premier League midfielders.
- Scholes reached this conclusion after considering and ultimately preferring Tonali over widely praised rivals Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, despite their recent strong performances.
- In 2023, Tonali transferred from AC Milan to Newcastle United for an estimated £55–58.9 million and quickly made an impact by playing a key role in their Champions League qualification.
- Scholes stated, "Yes, you're going to say Declan Rice but I think he's better than Rice," explaining that Tonali offers control, style, and goal threat.
- Scholes' assessment contributes to ongoing debate among pundits regarding the league's top midfielder and highlights Tonali's rising profile in English football.
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EPL: He’s got everything - Scholes names best midfielder in England
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has named Newcastle United midfielder, Sandro Tonali as a better midfielder than Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo. Tonali has emerged one of the strongest midfielders in the Premier League and at Newcastle United. Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe has built his squad around the midfielder who moved to St James’ Park in a £55m move from AC Milan. Last season, the Italy international featured in as many as 45 game…
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Paul Scholes has shared his reasons for favouring Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali over Premier League rivals Declan Rice and Moisés Caicedo. Since his £55 million switch from AC Milan, Tonali has quickly become a cornerstone in Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side. The Italian international featured 45 times across all competitions last season, guiding the Magpies back […] The post “I think he’s better than Rice” Paul Scholes said about the £55m midfiel…
Paul Scholes names one midfielder better than Declan Rice in the Premier League
While many consider Declan Rice to be the most complete midfielder in the Premier League, and others favour Moises Caicedo, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has offered a different opinion. Drawing on his experience as a midfielder and a long, successful career at Old Trafford, Scholes has observed numerous players in similar roles and now believes that Sandro Tonali stands out as the most accomplished.Scholes’ Perspective on Premier League…
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