Carrick's plan! Manchester United want two more blockbuster signings before the window closes

Michael Carrick is aiming to bring in two more players before the transfer window slams shut, determined to kick off the season with a refreshed squad.

Details: According to Samuel Luckhurst, United's top priority for the left flank is Lewis Hall, but Newcastle are refusing to let their defender go. As an alternative, Myles Lewis-Skelly was considered, but Arsenal's asking price for the 19-year-old talent proved excessive. For the holding midfield role, the Red Devils are monitoring Aurélien Tchouaméni from Real Madrid and Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

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Carrick, who was appointed as United's head coach on a permanent two-year deal in May, has already made significant moves: this summer, United signed Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to strengthen the midfield, along with goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Now, the club is targeting two key problem areas, especially with Casemiro having left and both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia struggling to inspire confidence on the left side.

These deals are set to be expensive: Newcastle value Hall at £60 million, while Brighton's price tag for Baleba is €55 million according to Transfermarkt—and the club is historically tough in negotiations, rarely accepting less than nine figures. Meanwhile, the Cameroonian himself has long dreamed of Old Trafford and is pushing hard for the transfer, though a recent ligament injury adds extra risk. With the window closing on September 1, time is running out fast.

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