Officially punching their Champions League ticket on Sunday afternoon as they clinched a rollercoaster 3-2 victory at home against historic rivals Liverpool, Manchester United are clearly relishing life under Michael Carrick’s guidance.
Embarking on a stellar resurge since the former Middlesbrough boss made a shock return to the Old Trafford dugout back in January, United are now putting together their summer preparations.
With it announced earlier in the year that Brazilian superstar Casemiro will be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the season, the 33-year-old will certainly leave a real hole in the middle of United’s midfield.
However, while the five-time Champions League-winner might be on his way out of Manchester, fans around Old Trafford were ecstatic last week as Kobbie Mainoo pledged his long-term future to his boyhood club.
With a partner for their academy graduate firmly at the top of Man United’s agenda this summer, Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali is one of the leading names on Carrick’s wishlist and a move to Old Trafford could be perfect for all parties.
Mainoo’s future officially confirmed
Bagging a sensational winner during United’s dramatic 3-2 victory against soon-to-be former Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday, it has been a memorable week for Mainoo.
Drawing a line under months of uncertainty last week, the 21-year-old put pen to paper on a bumper new long-term deal at Old Trafford and his contract until 2031 was announced to plenty of excitement among the United fanbase.
Almost completely omitted by Ruben Amorim prior to his public departure back in January, the England international had also made it clear that he was actively seeking a move away from his boyhood club.
However, reinstalled by Carrick and with United’s temporary boss publicly stating that their academy graduate was a key part of his plans, Mainoo has formed a dominant partnership alongside Casemiro.
Quickly becoming a key figure in United’s charge to a lucrative Champions League return, Carrick’s side are now searching for the perfect option to come in and partner Mainoo at the heart of their…
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