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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has thrown his support behind Patrick Dorgu to fill the club's problematic left-back slot following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. Despite the club's failure to secure a specialist alternative to Luke Shaw, Carrick believes he has a versatile solution already within his ranks.

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has left new £25 million signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis out of his 25-man Champions League squad. The 24-year-old defender, who is the son-in-law of Manchester United legend Roy Keane, joined from Southampton on deadline day but faces a waiting game for top-tier European action despite expressing his eagerness to perform on the continent's biggest stage.

Manchester United have submitted their official Premier League squad for the 2026-27 season, but Kobbie Mainoo is a glaring omission. However, there is no need for fans to panic, as his absence is simply down to league registration rules.