{"id":615127,"date":"2026-06-01T11:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/615127\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:36:19","slug":"man-utd-news-michael-carricks-transfer-headache-as-star-offered-for-shock-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/615127\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd news: Michael Carrick&#8217;s transfer &#8216;headache&#8217; as star offered for shock sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More transfer drama has emerged in the latest news surrounding Manchester United, including the uncertain future of one Red Devils star<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Carrick speaks with Harry Maguire\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_Manchester-United-v-Fulham-Premier-League.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Michael Carrick is set for his first transfer window as Manchester United boss\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Michael Carrick is set for his first transfer window as Manchester United boss(Image: Shaun Brooks &#8211; CameraSport, CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Michael Carrick is set to see plenty of incomings and outgoings in his <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United <\/a>squad this summer. The Red Devils boss is gearing up for his first transfer window as permament manager with the club preparing for their return to the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"United are poised to make Atalanta midfielder Ederson their first summer signingLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/man-utd-transfer-victor-osimhen-37222301\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">United are poised to make Atalanta midfielder Ederson their first summer signing<\/a> in a \u00a338million deal. More signings are expected to arrive at Old Trafford with several outgoings potentially in the work, <a aria-label=\"including Marcus RashfordLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/man-utd-marcus-rashford-transfer-37225869\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">including Marcus Rashford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One player who has already left Manchester is Casemiro after he put an end to his four-year spell at the club prior to their last game of the season. The Brazilian&#8217;s absence, both on the pitch and in the dressing room, will certainly be felt and has been described as a &#8220;headache&#8221; for Carrick to deal with. Mirror Football takes a look into the weekend&#8217;s latest headlines regarding United.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carrick&#8217;s &#8216;headache&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bolstering United&#8217;s midfield ranks is a high priority for Carrick, especially after the departure of Casemiro. The 34-year-old&#8217;s powerful presence and goal-scoring had a huge impact on United&#8217;s success this season with Edwin van de Sar stating just how much the club will miss him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The former United hero admitted the challenge to replace Casemiro will prove to be a &#8220;headache&#8221; for Carrick as he explained: &#8220;Some players will want to leave or extend their contracts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManUnited#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The big thing is Casemiro leaving, which will leave them a big gap in midfield. I think the last year and a half, the appreciation for him and his career has been immense, so that will be a headache.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Goal scoring-wise, with the addition of Mbeumo, Cunha, and Sesko, they have a little more grit, a little bit more stability, a little bit older players and in the past, they went for some young players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I think they will do that again this summer, they will look at the <a aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Premier League<\/a> to see which players are available to fill the gaps to make sure that the level of Man United goes up every year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, embraces Casemiro\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1_GettyImages-2274312318.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Casemiro departed Manchester United after their win over Nottingham Forest\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Casemiro departed Manchester United after their win over Nottingham Forest(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Harry Maguire&#8217;s uncertain future<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was less than two months ago when <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/harry-maguire\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Harry Maguire<\/a> signed a one-year contract with the Red Devils to put an end to speculation over his future. The deal, which features an option for United to extend it by a further year, was awarded to the 33-year-old over his stunning form that saw United rise up the table under Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Maguire featured in all but two of Carrick&#8217;s 17 games in charge with United finishing third and clinching their return to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a> next season. But with the ink barely dry on the contract, Maguire&#8217;s future still seemingly remains up in the air.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to <a aria-label=\"Gazzetta dello SportLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it\/Calcio\/Serie-A\/Inter\/30-05-2026\/inter-priorita-solet-per-la-difesa-offerto-maguire.shtml?refresh_ce\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>, Inter Milan have been offered the chance to sign the England defender. The report claims that the defender could very well depart Old Trafford but isn&#8217;t currently a priority for the Serie A champions. Maguire will have an extended break this summer after <a aria-label=\"he was left out of Thomas Tuchel&#039;s World Cup squadLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/maguire-england-squad-world-cup-37189238\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">he was left out of Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s World Cup squad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/affiliates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769642233_249_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More transfer drama has emerged in the latest news surrounding Manchester United, including the uncertain future of one&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":615128,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[59,1441,1465,2946,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-615127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-gb","tag-manchester-united-fc","tag-manchester-united-transfer-news","tag-sky-sports","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=615127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615127\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/615128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=615127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=615127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=615127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}