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Manchester United plans midfield revamp amid rising costs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Manchester United plans midfield revamp amid rising costs

Summary

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is working on a midfield overhaul this summer, having secured Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans with a combined initial cost of £82 million. Despite this progress, the club requires a specialist defensive midfielder to complete their plans. However, the asking prices for targets such as Manu Koné, Alex Scott, and Eduardo Camavinga, projected between £60 million to £80 million, make acquiring another player difficult. Financial constraints mean United will focus on player sales moving forward, with key departures expected before the transfer window closes.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Carrick aims to revamp midfield this summer.
•United has signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for £82 million.
•A specialist defensive midfielder is still needed.
•High transfer costs for targets may hinder further acquisitions.
•Player sales will be prioritized as the window progresses.

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick was promised a midfield revamp in the summer, and INEOS have completed two-thirds of the assignment.Andrey Santos was signed from Chelsea in double-quick t...
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