Manchester United are set to be active on transfer deadline day, with interim boss Michael Carrick keeping his options open. The club has been linked with several central midfield players, including former Wolves skipper Ruben Neves who now plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Hilal. With Patrick Dorgu ruled out for "a number of weeks" through injury, United may look to bring in a new signing to strengthen their squad.
Carrick was coy when asked specifically about the club's position, saying "never say never" and stating that a lot can happen before the deadline. The Portuguese interim boss did admit that he is feeling pretty calm, having shown what his team is capable of as they climb into the top four for the first time this season.
However, United have struggled against lower-league opponents in recent weeks, including defeats to Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth and Wolves at Old Trafford. Their next opponents, Fulham, are also a side that has been impressive recently, having taken 17 points from their last eight games.
Carrick acknowledged that he is taking nothing for granted when it comes to this weekend's game against Fulham, saying "just because we are at home, taking anything for granted is bang out of order." With United looking to build momentum and keep their top-four push alive, it will be interesting to see if they make any last-minute signings before the deadline.
Carrick was coy when asked specifically about the club's position, saying "never say never" and stating that a lot can happen before the deadline. The Portuguese interim boss did admit that he is feeling pretty calm, having shown what his team is capable of as they climb into the top four for the first time this season.
However, United have struggled against lower-league opponents in recent weeks, including defeats to Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth and Wolves at Old Trafford. Their next opponents, Fulham, are also a side that has been impressive recently, having taken 17 points from their last eight games.
Carrick acknowledged that he is taking nothing for granted when it comes to this weekend's game against Fulham, saying "just because we are at home, taking anything for granted is bang out of order." With United looking to build momentum and keep their top-four push alive, it will be interesting to see if they make any last-minute signings before the deadline.
they should focus on getting someone who can actually help them not get thrashed by teams like fulham and west ham. carrick says "never say never" but let's be real it sounds like he's just trying to cover his own backside 
they need a good midfielder stat or we're gonna struggle in the next games... and can't believe carrick is playing it cool like that, saying never say never lol what does he mean by that? is there something specific on his mind? also, oh man, beating fulham at home would be huge! let's hope carrick gets some quality signings done before the deadline 
. They've been struggling against lower-league opponents lately and a strong central midfielder could make all the difference 
. But at the same time, I don't blame Carrick for keeping his options open - you never know what can happen in 24 hours 
. The fact that United are climbing into the top four is impressive, but they still have a long way to go 
. With Fulham coming up next, it'll be interesting to see if they can keep their momentum going without any new signings 
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. And btw, what's with all these injuries? First Dorgu goes down and now... 
. Anyway, I'm sure Carrick is just trying to keep his options open while also not getting too excited about making last-minute signings... it's like when you're watching a soap opera and thinking "OMG will they get the surprise twist?" 
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they really are struggling against lower league teams lately 
. One week they're cruising in 4th place, the next they get thrashed by a Bournemouth team that's been rubbish all season 
. And now they're trying to sign Ruben Neves? That's just laughable 
. Newsflash: if you can't beat them, don't buy 'em 
. They've been getting thrashed by lower-league teams recently, like, what's going on there? And now they're considering making a signing because Patrick Dorgu is injured? That's convenient timing, if you ask me. And what about Ruben Neves, huh? Al-Hilal might be a good fit for him, but I'm not convinced this is just a PR stunt to boost morale 
. We need actual proof that Carrick wants to strengthen the squad or it'll just be more of the same old mediocre football 
, but also wondering how dorgu's injury is gonna affect the team, they've been struggling with that one lately 
, and fulham are looking strong so it's gonna be an interesting game at old trafford, don't know if carrick can get them 3 points