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Michael Carrick Tells Man United Stars They Have Tools to Challenge
Carrick says United have strengthened the squad and can challenge for trophies despite £1.29 billion in borrowings and ongoing fan protests.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick insisted on Sunday that his squad can compete for major trophies this season, declaring "I certainly feel we can compete" ahead of the club's trip to Everton.
- United spent £148m on three midfielders this summer, while Manchester City's outlay was roughly three times that amount and Chelsea paid more than £300m, leaving the club 10th in Premier League spending.
- Chief executive Omar Berrada stated the club can remain competitive while managing £1.29bn in debt, telling the Fans Forum on July 30 that the aim is to "win trophies" while building a new stadium sustainably.
- Carrick believes arrivals of Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and 19-year-old Shea Lacey have strengthened the squad, creating "a freshness around the group" and generating excitement about potential.
- Amid a "state of flux" at the Premier League's top with Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool appointing new managers, Carrick senses an opportunity to advance despite rivals' stronger financial positions.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Seong-won] Manchester United is a prestigious club representing Europe. However, since Manager Alex Ferguson stepped down, the club has struggled to find a way out. Before long, they are even falling behind in the 'war of money.' In the recently closed summer transfer window, Manchester United spent only 148 million pounds (approximately 270 billion won) on new player signings. This is less than the amount spent by th…
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The Independent (US)Carrick explains why Man Utd can win title despite key difference to rivals
Carrick is pleased with the business done during the summer transfer window
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