Rice joined Arsenal from West Ham in a £105 million move, while Caicedo, who joined Chelsea from Brighton for £115 million in 2023, has also been highly valued. However, Scholes expressed his thoughts on these players during an interview on The Overlap.

Scholes stated that he doesn't consider Caicedo an all-around midfielder, despite the player's impressive goal-scoring ability. He praised Caicedo's skills in breaking up play, but prefers midfielders who possess more creativity and scoring potential.

Scholes instead highlighted Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister as his preferred midfielders. He praised Mac Allister's control over games and Tonali's impressive performance, stating that he would choose Tonali as the top midfielder at the moment.

Scholes also expressed his admiration for Rice, acknowledging his well-rounded skills, but felt that Tonali does more on the pitch. He noted that Rice sometimes takes too many touches and tries to show off his skills, which he believes doesn't make him as effective as Tonali.

Scholes' opinions on the Premier League's top midfielders showcase his appreciation for players who offer a mix of control, creativity, and goal-scoring ability.