Ed Woodward told MUTV in July 2015 that seeing Bastian Schweinsteiger on the team sheet would intimidate opponents. However, the former Manchester United executive vice-chairman’s confident forecast did not come true, as Louis van Gaal’s World Cup-winning midfield recruit endured a frustrating spell at the club. Schweinsteiger left for Chicago Fire two years later after […]
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Michael Carrick has described claims that Manchester United have been handed an easy start against Hull and Ipswich as “absurd”. United begin their campaign away at Hull on Saturday before welcoming Ipswich the following Sunday. Although both clubs have recently earned promotion from the Championship, Carrick insists neither fixture will be straightforward. “Anyone familiar with […]
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After bringing Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Old Trafford in 2019, Manchester United publicly claimed they had assessed 804 right-backs before choosing the Crystal Palace defender. The statement seemed excessive at the time and appeared intended to reassure supporters and reporters that the club’s recruitment team had carried out extensive scouting and analysis. United are now searching […]
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Youri Tielemans says adapting to Michael Carrick’s approach at Manchester United has felt completely natural for the seasoned £35m midfielder, describing the process as simply “sensing the game”. The 29-year-old moved from Aston Villa last month, having made his senior Anderlecht debut at just 16. Over the past 10 days, he has been settling into […]
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Manchester United have been given the opportunity to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly as a possible solution at left-back, while Arsenal aim to recover part of the £75m they spent to recruit Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have reportedly also been informed that the 19-year-old is available. However, it remains uncertain whether the west London side will […]
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Manchester United appear to have found some stability in the dressing room with Michael Carrick in charge. If they recruit well in defence and midfield, I believe they could compete strongly in the Premier League next season. What are your expectations for them? – Sterling. Carrick’s performance last season may have left the board in […]
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Manchester City are nearing an agreement to recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, a move that could allow Rodri to complete a transfer to Barcelona. The 18-year-old midfielder has accepted personal terms, although City must still reach an agreement with Lille, who have placed a €100m (£85m) valuation on him. New City manager Enzo Maresca intends […]
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José Mourinho has disclosed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, but later withdrew from the arrangement in tears so he could return to Chelsea. The football community was stunned when the legendary Scottish coach announced his retirement after guiding United to their 13th Premier League championship during […]
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Manchester United earned a respectable 1-1 draw against European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly in Gothenburg on Saturday, although Mason Mount’s injury overshadowed the performance. The England midfielder moved to United from Chelsea in 2023 but has struggled with fitness issues throughout his time at Old Trafford. After being named in the starting lineup […]
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With Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, and Lisandro Martínez at his disposal, Michael Carrick can point to a group combining promising talent with experienced defenders capable of protecting Manchester United’s back line. However, the 44-year-old is understood to have reservations about all five centre-backs, particularly because the club does not intend […]
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