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Carrick Says Man United Needs More Signings and Describes Rashford's Return as 'Exciting'

Michael Carrick said Marcus Rashford has been in great spirits after rejoining Manchester United, and the forward could feature in the final pre-season game.

  • Manchester United manager Michael Carrick confirmed Marcus Rashford has "been in great spirits" since rejoining the first-team, reiterating "he's our player" when asked about the 28-year-old forward's future.
  • Rashford returns following a 19-month absence, including loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona; Barcelona declined to activate a £26 million purchase option, signing other players instead.
  • The forward missed Wednesday's friendly against Leeds at Croke Park, as Carrick told MUTV he is "preserving" Rashford, Licha Martinez, and Kobbie Mainoo for this weekend's match.
  • Reintegrated into the first-team fold after previously being part of Ruben Amorim's "bomb squad," Rashford has two years remaining on his contract as United prepares for the season.
  • United will play AC Milan in Poland this weekend for their final pre-season friendly before opening their Premier League campaign away against newly-promoted Hull City.
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Carrick says Man United needs more signings and describes Rashford's return as 'exciting'

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has called for more signings in a summer when the club’s spending on new players has been below all of its main Premier League rivals.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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