Carrick wants Man Utd to control games better next season, still eyeing midfielders

According to the latest report from the Daily Mail, Carrick hopes Manchester United will have better control of games next season, and they are still looking to sign a midfielder.

It is reported that the midfield is a crucial area that Manchester United must improve on the field, and it has been the focus of several meetings over the past few months between INEOS and Manchester United club decision-makers. Carrick hopes that Manchester United will be able to control games better next season, thus dominating matches, rather than relying on quick counter-attacks for victories, as they did during his tenure last season.

Previously, Casemiro and Mainoo partnered well, but Manchester United's focus this summer is on finding a midfield combination that can disrupt opponents' rhythm while also controlling the game from deeper positions. Manchester United's primary target was Elliot Anderson, but due to his high transfer fee, he ultimately joined Manchester City for £116 million. Similarly, Matheus Fernandes transferred to Tottenham for £85 million.

These missed targets ultimately led them to refocus on the players they desired and who Manchester United insiders believe might be the best value for money this season. Andre Santos was once proposed by Manchester United as a bargaining chip in the Garnacho deal but was rejected by Chelsea; however, they have now got their wish. The Brazilian international is considered to have a natural instinct for playing as a No. 6, a more defensively oriented midfield shield.

Andre Santos is expected to address the serious lack of midfield protection that plagued the team in the latter part of Ten Hag's tenure, which was also often a point of contention during Amorim's time. Additionally, Tielemans, for whom Manchester United activated his £35 million release clause, is a target they desperately tried to keep under wraps as part of a meticulously planned secret operation to avoid media attention.

The Belgian midfielder has already proven his worth in the Premier League, and Manchester United believes he can control games and ease the creative burden on Bruno Fernandes. Manchester United still wants a third midfielder, and they are interested in Alex Scott, Buadi, Koné, Tchouameni, and Berge. This signing, in terms of style, should tell us a lot about Carrick's Manchester United.

He is expected to continue with last season's successful 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing Bruno Fernandes to shine in the No. 10 role, with two players in the defensive midfield positions, one of whom is more defensively inclined. However, if Manchester United chooses Alex Scott over Kouadio Koné, they will have greater tactical flexibility, allowing them to adopt a possession-based 4-3-3 formation, which has achieved significant success with teams like PSG.

Manchester United has been tight-lipped about INEOS's plans, but one thing is very clear: Manchester United will not overpay for players, will not pay exorbitant wages, and they also want to continue to surprise you when you think you've figured out their next move.

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