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Man United Transfer Picture: Carrick Backed With Funds as Summer Focus Falls on Baleba and Murillo

United’s plan prioritises reinforcements in midfield plus a new centre-back, with a short-term loan viewed as a possibility.

Overview

  • Club sources have told interim head coach Michael Carrick that money is available this month, though United have yet to make a significant January signing.
  • Reports indicate growing confidence over a summer move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, while Nottingham Forest’s Murillo is being considered for centre-back and is said to be open to leaving in the summer.
  • Bruno Fernandes is expected to remain for the rest of the season, with his long‑term future to be weighed up in the summer window.
  • Multiple outlets report that INEOS blocked Joshua Zirkzee’s proposed switch to Roma, leaving the forward disappointed after personal terms were outlined.
  • Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has announced he will leave at season’s end, a development that has intensified speculation around Manchester United’s search for a permanent manager.