Brugge block the Seys move
Joaquin Seys is not coming to Old Trafford this summer. Club Brugge have shut the door on the left-back, refusing to sell despite interest from United, Porto, Benfica, and Aston Villa (4). Carrick wanted reinforcement at the position, and now that option is gone.
Gavi rejects United
Another target is off the table. Barcelona midfielder Gavi has turned down the chance to join Manchester United (2). That is two targets gone in one window.
Carrick's four headaches before deadline
Deadline day is September 1, and Carrick has four transfer problems to solve with under two weeks left (3). He has said more signings are needed after a quiet summer, and the clock is ticking.
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Rooney: sign him, it's a no-brainer
Wayne Rooney is pushing United to make a U-turn on an England midfielder, calling the move an "absolute no-brainer" for Carrick (6). Both United and Chelsea were offered the player.
Nkunku interest has cooled
United liked Christopher Nkunku before he moved to Milan, but that interest has cooled now. Mick Brown puts it bluntly: "I would be very surprised if Man United made another move for Nkunku. They did like him before he moved to Milan and it was a deal they wanted to do, but for a few different reasons it couldn't get done, and he hasn't done much at Milan to warrant new interest" (8). The door is open for Premier League rivals.
De Ligt back in training
Matthijs de Ligt returned to full team training after more than 250 days out with a severe back injury (9). No return date yet, but it is a big step.
Vardy backs Tielemans
Jamie Vardy expects Youri Tielemans to reach another level at Old Trafford, calling the new signing "unbelievable" (10). United kick off the season at Hull City on Saturday.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are frustrated with the state of the summer. One of the most discussed threads centres on Jim White's argument that Carrick deserves better than this window, while supporters are also reacting to Mason Mount missing training and Bruno Fernandes staying put. The mood is best captured in this thread.
