Manchester United coach Michael Carrick publicly urged the club to make more signings as the team prepares for the Premier League season opener on August 22 against Hull City [1]. Carrick acknowledged that while the club has already spent about £85 million ($114 million) on new players since last season, including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow, more improvements are needed [1, 2, 3].
Carrick said, "We’re delighted with that. We always want to improve. We want more, we need more, we keep looking for how we can do that. That never stops" [1]. He also expressed confidence in the players signed so far, noting the club had done "really good business" and secured "top, top, top players" [3].
However, Manchester United’s net spending this summer is estimated at around £30 million after accounting for player sales and clauses [3]. The club has been cautious in its transfer activity, pulling back from an £85 million bid for Tottenham target Mateus Fernandes despite available financial resources [3].
Some fans have voiced frustration that United’s transfer spending remains lower than promoted sides like Coventry and Ipswich ahead of the new season, which adds pressure on the club to strengthen further [1]. United’s record transfer remains Paul Pogba’s £89.5 million ($120.7 million) move in 2016, and the club has not surpassed that figure with current deals [1].
Carrick emphasized the ongoing need for quality and depth, especially in midfield and left-back positions, as the squad continues preseason preparations in Ireland [3]. When asked about the club’s spending relative to rivals, Carrick said, "I think we’ve done really good business" but admitted, "To be honest, I haven’t got the answers for that. We’re working with pushing everything that we can to make the best of it" [1].
The Premier League transfer window remains open until September 1, giving Manchester United time to complete further signings before the season progresses [3].
