Michael Carrick urges Manchester United for more signings amid spending gap

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Michael Carrick urges Manchester United for more signings amid spending gap
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Michael Carrick expressed the need for further signings at Manchester United as they prepare for the season ahead. United has signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow this summer for a total of around £85 million, falling behind rivals who continue to spend heavily. While Carrick remains optimistic about the current squad, he acknowledged that the club must keep pushing for improvements, especially following Casemiro's departure. He emphasized the importance of competing in the Champions League and noted the financial challenges compared to other Premier League clubs. Marcus Rashford has returned to United after his loan spell but his future remains uncertain as speculation continues about the team’s overall direction.

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  • United signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow this summer.
  • Carrick seeks additional reinforcements as competition intensifies.
  • The club aims to build depth after Casemiro's exit.
  • Marcus Rashford's future is uncertain following a loan at Aston Villa.
  • United has yet to break the £100 million mark for a player.
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  • 4:24 PMYahoo SportsMichael Carrick wants more signings as Man Utd chase big-spending rivals
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United have only brought in Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow this summer, while their rivals have spent big

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