Michael Carrick 'Largely Happy' with Man United's Transfer Business
United spent 155 million pounds on three midfielders and a free goalkeeper as Carrick said the club used its budget well.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed satisfaction with the club's summer transfer business on Friday, despite spending less than several Premier League rivals.
- United's transfer window included 155 million Pounds invested in midfielders Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, while goalkeeper Karl Darlow joined on a free transfer.
- The club's net spend reached just over 100 million Pounds; Carrick rejected suggestions of financial restrictions, stating the focus was maximizing available funds rather than operating under constraints.
- United's early Premier League campaign produced mixed results, with a loss to newly-promoted Hull City offset by a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford.
- Carrick downplayed squad depth concerns ahead of Sunday's visit to Everton, noting the club is building toward longer-term targets despite not adding cover for Luke Shaw or Benjamin Sesko.
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Michael Carrick, the head coach of the English Manchester United, said he was pleased with his club's summer transfer campaign. "We went to the transfer market to make our membership stronger than in the previous season, and we certainly got stronger. A lot of good work was done, given the finances that were available. We're absolutely pleased with the players who came. We think we've made a number of really good deals. You can always look at it…
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