Man United boosted for Arsenal as Carrick tweaks plans
With Casemiro set to leave, Man Utd eye Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Amadou Onana, Angelo Stiller and Arthur Vermeeren as DM targets to partner Kobbie Mainoo and support Bruno Fernandes.
United weigh late move for Rennes teen Mohamed Kader Meite, with Al-Hilal, Chelsea and Spurs keen. Deal hinges on an exit, with Roma-linked Zirkzee the likely departure despite injury layoff.
Carrick says Solskjær fully supports his interim role after the City win and may offer advice. He hints United will tweak tactics for Arsenal and praises Dorgu’s versatility.
Mazraoui returns from AFCON to boost full-back options for Arsenal trip. Only de Ligt (back) and Zirkzee (muscle) miss out; Carrick expects de Ligt back in “next couple of weeks.”
Carrick ditches Amorim’s bans: shorter, intense training; later matchday arrivals; encourage dressing-room dialogue and socialising; renewed trust in youth like Ogunneye and Hugill.
Napoli sign Hellas Verona’s Giovane for €20m, cooling their Joshua Zirkzee push. Roma still enquire over a loan. Zirkzee aims to impress Michael Carrick after Ruben Amorim exit; missed the Man City win injured.
After winning his first game as interim, Michael Carrick is told a specific achievement could “guarantee” the permanent Man United job, following the Man City win context.
Carrick eyes 4-2-3-1 at Arsenal; Mbeumo to lead line, Amad over Cunha, Dorgu on the wing. De Ligt, Zirkzee out; Mazraoui back. Maguire, Martínez, Casemiro, Mainoo, Bruno start after derby win.
