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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has offered a strong indication of the club’s direction in the upcoming summer transfer window, revealing that building a powerful midfield will be one of their top priorities.

After securing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League and confirming Carrick’s permanent appointment with matches to spare in the 2025/26 campaign, the Red Devils have had ample time to plan their transfer activity. Reports suggest they have already begun moving swiftly in the market.

United have reportedly finalised a deal to sign Ederson Silva from Atalanta for approximately £38 million, while West Ham United’s Matheus Fernandes is believed to be another potential target under consideration.

Although the club is expected to strengthen across multiple positions, a midfield overhaul remains the focus, particularly as Manuel Ugarte is set to follow Casemiro out of Old Trafford during the summer window.

Speaking about the team’s preparation for next season, Carrick stressed the importance of reinforcing the club’s core structure. “It is essential for us to have a strong midfield and a solid spine going into next season,” he said.

Under Carrick’s management, Manchester United showed significant improvement after he replaced Ruben Amorim, finishing third in the Premier League. The manager reflected on his ambitions, stating that he has two clear priorities for the upcoming campaign.

When asked whether he was looking forward to the new season, Carrick replied enthusiastically, “Yes, big time.”

Explaining his vision for the club’s playing style, he added, “Winning, exciting football is what comes to mind. There are many ways to achieve that, but the goal is to combine both winning and entertaining football. There’s a responsibility to deliver on both fronts.”

Carrick also opened up about his working relationship with INEOS chairman and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, describing it as positive and collaborative. “Nothing crazy formal,” Carrick said. “It’s just chatting, him picking my brains on a few things. General conversations about the players, the club, or general feelings. It’s probably not as formal as people might imagine.”

He added, “He’s been good with me, to be honest. He’s allowed me to take charge of a lot of the footballing work and shown real trust in what I’m doing.”