Abbie Meehan

Manchester United are reportedly considering a double move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as Michael Carrick seeks further reinforcements. Wharton is valued by Palace at around £85 million and is contracted until 2029, while Paul Scholes has urged United to sign him. Kim is being considered amid injury concerns involving Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire's advancing age. The club have already signed Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow and Andrey Santos, while Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund have departed permanently.

Manchester United are considering further attacking changes under Michael Carrick after spending £83 million this summer. Joshua Zirkzee could leave on loan for Juventus and Marcus Rashford remains a potential departure, with Tottenham, Fenerbahçe and others interested. The proposed replacements are free agent Dusan Vlahovic as experienced striker cover and Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, who could cost around £70 million. A projected attack would feature Benjamin Sesko up front, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo on the right, Ndiaye or Patrick Dorgu on the left, and Bruno Fernandes as the No. 10.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association over alleged assaults, unsporting conduct, discrimination and the use of a World Cup match to display a banner claiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina. Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Roberto Ayala and Thiago Almada face action over incidents after Argentina’s final against Spain, while Gavi is also under investigation. Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso could face sanctions for displaying the banner. FIFA can impose worldwide football bans, as it did in the previous case involving Luis Suarez.

Manchester United's dressing-room culture is portrayed as having changed from the toxic and negative environment described by Luke Shaw in recent seasons to a healthier, more united atmosphere under Michael Carrick. After Ruben Amorim's dismissal following poor results, Carrick guided the club to third place in the Premier League and a return to Champions League football before receiving a permanent contract. Players including Amad, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have praised Carrick's relationships with the squad and efforts to build team spirit, with pre-match music becoming part of the improved atmosphere.

Ruben Amorim's previous comments about Manchester United needing only a small squad without Champions League football have taken on new relevance under Michael Carrick. After finishing third in the Premier League and returning to European competition, United must compete across four competitions and are expected to strengthen their squad. Carrick has already overseen arrivals including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Tynan Thompson and Karl Darlow, while Manu Kone, Rafael Leao, Alex Scott and Lewis Hall are among the reported targets. Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee and Radek Vitek could leave as United reshape the squad.

Harry Maguire and Michael Carrick praised new Manchester United signing Andrey Santos after his debut and early training performances. Santos, who joined from Chelsea on a five‑year deal, impressed teammates with his character and quick integration. Despite a preseason defeat to Wrexham, Carrick highlighted strong moments from Santos and other midfielders as they build rhythm ahead of the new Premier League season.