Carrick emphasizes need for new signings at Manchester United
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Michael Carrick, gearing up for his first full season as Manchester United head coach, calls for more player acquisitions to address squad deficiencies. United has made three signings worth £83 million but missed out on key targets due to financial constraints. Carrick highlighted the importance of bolstering the left-back and central midfield positions as they prepare for a return to the Champions League. His comments follow the club's lack of signings relative to spending by other teams. He remains optimistic and urges continued efforts in the transfer market.
- •Carrick won 12 of 17 matches last season.
- •United has spent £83 million on three new players.
- •Carrick emphasizes the need for players in defense and midfield.
- •The transfer window closes on September 1.
- •Rashford's future remains a topic of discussion.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Carrick says Man United needs more signings and describes Rashford's return as 'exciting'
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
- 4:21 PMBBC Sport — Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
"Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has called for more signings in a summer when the club’s spending on new players has been below all of its main Premier League rivals. United has spent around 85 million pounds ($115 million) combined on three players — midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and goalkeeper Karl Darlow — during the offseason, while also welcoming back Marcus Rashford from his loan spell at Barcelona.
"Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
"Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:55 AMCarrick says Man United needs more signings and describes Rashford's return as 'exciting'
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has called for more signings in a summer when the club’s spending on new players has been below all of its main Premier League rivals. United has spent around 85 million pounds ($115 million) combined on three players — midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and goalkeeper Karl Darlow — during the offseason, while also welcoming back Marcus Rashford from his loan spell at Barcelona.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:26 PMRashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
- BBC SportAug 13, 2026, 4:21 PMRashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
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