Manchester United approaches new season with stability and quiet summer
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Manchester United enters the 2026-27 season after a quiet summer focused on stability. Following a solid third-place finish last season, interim manager Michael Carrick was appointed permanently. The club has made strategic signings, including Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, to strengthen their midfield without overwhelming pressure on key players like Bruno Fernandes. United aims to compete effectively in both domestic and European competitions this season, with confidence in their current roster and manager.
- •Michael Carrick begins his first full season as head coach
- •United finished third in the Premier League last season
- •New signings include Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos
- •Bruno Fernandes had a record-breaking season last year
- •United aims to balance domestic and European commitments this season
- 11:00 AMCBS Sports — Manchester United season preview: Why a quite summer could be exactly what Red Devils needed
"Stability over signings has been the summer theme for the Red Devils, who hope to build off a solid third-place finish last season
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