Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings

What the report says

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has said the club still need more summer signings as he prepares for his first full Premier League season in charge. Speaking in Maynooth ahead of pre-season matches, Carrick said he is pleased with United’s early business but believes the squad remains short in areas such as left-back and central midfield, especially with the team returning to the Champions League after two years away.

BBC Sport reported that United have already spent £83m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with goalkeeper Karl Darlow also joining on a free transfer, but Carrick said the club must keep looking for ways to strengthen. He framed the role as a “privilege” and said United have to keep pushing without repeating past transfer mistakes. The article also noted that the club missed out on targets including Elliot Anderson and Matheus Fernandes.

Carrick also discussed Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo, both back around the squad after international duty. On Rashford, he said the forward will be treated like any other player and called him a good player who offers something different, without confirming his long-term future. On Mainoo, Carrick said he stayed in contact during the World Cup and believed the midfielder benefited from the experience despite not playing. The piece suggests Carrick sees both players as important parts of United’s present and plans.