Reports from The Sun indicate that Manchester United missed out on their top seven midfield targets before signing Tielemans for £35 million. The Red Devils had a difficult summer in the transfer market, and with Carrick now sacked, the issues with the team's recruitment have come to light.
This summer, Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson was Manchester United's primary target, with West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes as the second choice, followed by Newcastle United's Tonali and Real Madrid star Tchouameni. AFC Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Atalanta's Éderson, and Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi were also ahead of Tielemans on the list, with Bouaddi now having joined Manchester City.
However, Manchester United failed to sign any of their first-choice targets, eventually turning to Tielemans and completing the deal for £35 million.
The Sun stated that Manchester United had also considered signing Goretzka on a free transfer after he left Bayern Munich, but his salary demands proved to be an obstacle. As a result, the German midfielder moved to Aston Villa and scored against the Red Devils in Carrick's final game in charge of Manchester United.
Among Manchester United's three new midfield signings, Tielemans has been the most consistent in terms of appearances, playing 988 minutes across all competitions so far. Andrey Santos, who joined from Chelsea for £50 million, has played only 556 minutes, while Carlos Baleba, who joined for £70 million, has only made 397 appearances.
The unsuccessful recruitment has also led to further questions about Manchester United's transfer strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. It is understood that Carrick had wanted more reinforcements, with the former Manchester United midfielder particularly keen to sign a backup striker and a left-back, but the club's actions this summer left him very disappointed.
Ultimately, Carrick paid the price for a disastrous start to the season, and Manchester United are currently in the Premier League relegation zone, a disappointing position.
ReasonsBlaq
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they did carrick bad, the board never wanted carrick in the first place, but him being the club legend and the results spoke they were all ashamed to let carrick go coz the world will speak, brought the vibe back, took the team to 3rd position what excuse will you give for not giving him the job, but the bucket board played him and dirtyified the Gaffers CV... this person brought the team into champ competition and you don't back him with players? Omar and J will pay the price one day, just watch....
Gun1
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The last ambitious player that United signed was Bruno Fernades. Others either come to fetch money or to retire or to get some playing time
Asapmills
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My club and Buying shitty players are 5/6
Feybcdnsz
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Too bad for recruitment department of management