Michael Carrick has become the latest manager to take on the challenge of rekindling former glories at Manchester United, but can he achieve a first since Sir Alex Ferguson? The Red Devils have failed to capture the Premier League title after bidding farewell to the iconic Scot, and have also found stability in the dugout hard to come by. Mikael Silvestre has told GOAL that the next man up is capable of enjoying a rare form of longevity.
It feels as though Marcus Rashford and Manchester United are back at square one. Both player and club must have been desperately hoping that Barcelona would take up what looked like a bargain £26 million ($35m) option to buy the attacker at the end of a productive loan spell in Catalunya in 2025-26, but, much to United's disbelief and anger, they turned in another direction. Now, Rashford faces limbo at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have signaled their intent to fast-track one of the most exciting talents in English football by naming 15-year-old winger JJ Gabriel in the senior squad for Friday's friendly against Rosenborg. The teenager, who has been a revelation at youth level, joins Michael Carrick’s 25-man traveling party for the clash in Trondheim as the Red Devils continue their pre-season preparations.
Manchester United have been ruled out of the 2026-27 Premier League title race, with Mikael Silvestre - who captured four top-flight crowns with the Red Devils in his playing days - telling GOAL it is “too early” for Michael Carrick to restore domestic dominance. Positive progress is being made at Old Trafford, but more rebuilding work is required on and off the pitch.
Manchester United are preparing to unleash one of their most exciting youth prospects in years during their upcoming pre-season clash with Rosenborg. Teenage sensation JJ Gabriel looks set to finally make his senior bow as the club manages his transition into the professional environment.
Manchester may be about to turn red again, following the departure of Pep Guardiola from the Etihad Stadium, with ex-United star Gary Pallister telling GOAL why a “huge shift” could be on the cards. Sleeping giants at Old Trafford have been shaken from their slumber by Michael Carrick, with Premier League title dreams beginning to form again ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The ongoing recruitment drive at Old Trafford could soon yield a spectacular third midfield addition ahead of the demanding new campaign. Having already heavily invested in reshaping the engine room, decision-makers are well aware that a prime target remains entirely desperate to secure a dream move to the Theatre of Dreams this summer.
Michael Carrick has laid down a significant marker for his first full season at Manchester United, insisting the club has what it takes to sweep every available trophy. After transforming the team's fortunes as an interim boss, the new permanent manager is now targeting a sustained assault on the Premier League and Champions League.
Manchester United icons Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick were back at Old Trafford on Friday night to witness their sons take a major step toward professional football. Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick were among eight youngsters officially inducted into the club's Professional Development Phase during the annual scholars' celebration evening.
Manchester United’s class of 2026 are not yet ready to compete for the Premier League title, Gary Pallister has told GOAL, but Michael Carrick is being credited with returning two crucial qualities to Old Trafford. The Red Devils surged back into the top four last season, securing Champions League qualification, and are in the hunt for a first domestic crown since 2013.
Manchester United are finally set to open their doors to the world after confirming a record-breaking agreement for an Amazon Prime 'All or Nothing' docuseries. The fly-on-the-wall production will capture the 2026-27 campaign as the club enters a new era under the leadership of Michael Carrick and the INEOS sporting department.
Marcus Rashford's career at Manchester United may not be over after all, with manager Michael Carrick reportedly open to bringing the forward back into the fold at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old appeared to have played his final game for the Red Devils back in 2024, but a series of transfer developments have paved the way for a sensational return.
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has strongly backed Michael Carrick’s permanent managerial appointment at Old Trafford, fiercely dismissing any lazy comparisons to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure. The former striker insists that the newly-appointed manager possesses the rare tactical acumen required to potentially replicate Pep Guardiola's historic trajectory at Barcelona.
Former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi has called for a sensational reunion at Old Trafford, suggesting that the club should bring Wayne Rooney back into the fold. The former Red Devils forward believes the addition of the club's all-time leading goalscorer to the coaching setup would be a masterstroke that the United faithful would embrace.
