in 2014, it was announced that scholes, along with fellow manchester united legends gary neville, ryan giggs, nicky butt, and phil neville, had agreed a deal to purchase salford city ahead of the 2014–15 season. with plans to get the club to the football league. the group announced they would take part in a special friendly, with salford facing a class of '92 team. on 22 september, the group agreed to sell a 50% stake in the club to billionaire peter lim.