Michael Carrick confirms Manchester United squad improvement after transfer window

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed confidence in his squad following the close of the summer transfer window. Despite a net spend of £118 million, which trailed spending by newly promoted Ipswich and Coventry, Carrick maintains that the group has improved both individually and collectively. The club focused heavily on midfield reinforcements, adding Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, while goalkeeper Karl Darlow arrived on a free transfer. This update follows a challenging start to the Premier League season, which included an opening-weekend loss to Hull City followed by a 5-2 win against Ipswich. Carrick credited his players for displaying character during the early setbacks. Manchester United next faces Everton on Sunday at 2:00pm.

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