Carrick says Manchester United will not spend £100m this summer, Rashford returns to squad

Manchester United’s transfer strategy has taken a cautious turn this summer, with former player Michael Carrick warning the club that it will not chase a £100 million signing. Carrick, who has been a vocal critic of the club’s spending, cited United’s financial constraints as the reason behind the decision. He also reiterated that Marcus Rashford “is our player,” even though both the striker and the club have expressed a desire for him to leave.

The club’s most recent acquisitions, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, together cost £85 million, the highest single‑player outlay United have made in the current window. However, the club has never spent £100 million on a single transfer, a benchmark that Carrick says is out of reach for the present financial climate. This approach signals a shift toward more measured spending, as United balance the need to remain competitive with the realities of their budget.