Overview
- Carrick was given a two-year permanent contract after an interim spell that lifted United to third place and Champions League qualification following his January appointment.
- In a column for the club yearbook published this week, Carrick wrote that United should always aim to compete for the biggest trophies and must convert flashes of form into consistency over a full season.
- The squad is still being assembled for 2026-27, with multiple outlets reporting no completed signings yet but strong interest in Atalanta midfielder Ederson and reported progress on other midfield targets.
- Former players and pundits have urged realism about an immediate title win, with voices suggesting a further top-four finish and a domestic cup would be a reasonable next step for the club.
- United begin the Premier League on August 22 against Hull and return to Old Trafford on August 30 for the Ipswich match, a schedule that will test squad depth given Champions League commitments and recent departures from midfield.