Harry Brent

Manchester United remain active in the transfer market with Michael Carrick seeking further midfield, attacking and defensive reinforcements before the 2026/27 Premier League season. AC Milan’s Ruben Amorim has reportedly made Christopher Nkunku available, potentially reviving United’s long-standing interest in the forward. However, Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae intends to stay in Germany and fight for his place, making a move to Old Trafford increasingly unlikely.

Manchester United remain active in the transfer market as Michael Carrick seeks another midfielder while reducing the squad. Marcus Rashford’s wages are set to rise by about £4 million after Champions League qualification, increasing pressure to resolve his future, but Barcelona’s reported signing of Anthony Gordon has made a permanent move there less likely. Barcelona’s interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri could also undermine United’s pursuit of Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, since Rodri moving to Barcelona would reduce Real Madrid’s need to sell the French midfielder.

Manchester United struggled last season because they lacked pace and penetration in attack, particularly on the left flank where Matheus Cunha often played. Marcus Rashford could return from his Barcelona loan and provide direct running and speed under Michael Carrick, while teenage signing Tynan Thompson offers another promising option despite uncertainty over his first-team role. The club has also strengthened midfield with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, although a proposed deal for Ederson collapsed and alternatives Manu Kone and Carlos Baleba are being considered.