There were no arrivals, unlike last year when Ayden Heaven<\/a> and Patrick Dorgu<\/a> arrived on deadline day, but United did extend their loanee list<\/a>.<\/p>\n With the transfer window now shut, Carrick knows what players he has to work with for the remainder of the season, although additions weren\u2019t expected midway through the season after missing out on Antoine Semenyo<\/a> to Man City.<\/p>\n Manchester United\u2019s ALARMING transfer debt <\/p>\n Who’s to blame here? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n Credit: Adam Williams\/United in Focus\/GRV Media <\/p>\n That means United will focus on the summer ahead. They will also be using this time to decide on the next head coach, unless Carrick proves worthy by securing Champions League qualification<\/a>.<\/p>\n United must keep winning football matches to book a place in Europe\u2019s most prestigious competition, with all eyes on the upcoming game against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n Despite being linked with a move to Ajax<\/a> in January, Manuel Ugarte<\/a> will remain at Old Trafford<\/a> until the end of the season.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old has made just seven starts in the Premier League<\/a> this season and has fallen down the pecking order following Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s<\/a> return to the team.<\/p>\n However, as a substitute, Ugarte has featured in two of Carrick\u2019s three matches since returning to the club as head coach.<\/p>\n Ugarte came off the bench for 15 minutes in United\u2019s 3-2 win over Fulham<\/a>, but it doesn\u2019t reflect well that the Cottagers scored their two goals while he was on the pitch.<\/p>\n Although Ugarte\u2019s stats are questionable<\/a> this season, Carrick insists the Uruguay international could still play a big role for United this season.<\/p>\n Carrick was quizzed on not adding any midfielders to his squad in January and if he\u2019d have any solutions if his starting midfield duo of Casemiro<\/a> and Mainoo picked up injuries.<\/p>\n \u201cAll sorts of things can happen, so it\u2019s not one fix,\u201d Carrick told reporters at his pre-match press conference.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got a really good balance of the squad in general. So, there\u2019s plenty of solutions for us. Manu [Ugarte] has obviously come on [in recent games] and he\u2019s going to be a big part of our squad and our team between now and the end of the season, sharing the load.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got different things we can do; it depends what happens. We\u2019ve got to be able to adapt and be flexible but I\u2019m confident we can find the right solutions if we need to. At the moment, we\u2019re pretty stable and in good shape.\u201d<\/p>\n How would you line Manchester United up against Tottenham? <\/p>\n Agree with our team? What changes would you make? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n Former United defender Rio Ferdinand recently expressed disappointment at Ugarte following his performances since joining United from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024.<\/p>\n Ugarte has been unable to kick on having moved from Paris to Manchester, although he did have struggles under Luis Enrique.<\/p>\n![\"Chart](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TP-financial-templates-7-819x1024.png\")
Manchester United transfer debt table<\/p>\n![\"Manuel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2259411990-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Ash Donelon\/Manchester United via Getty ImagesMichael Carrick is backing Manuel Ugarte despite struggles<\/p>\n![\"Predicted](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Predicted-XI-13-819x1024.png\")
What has Rio Ferdinand said about Manuel Ugarte?<\/p>\n