# Manchester United under Carrick > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-united-under-carrick > Updated: 2026-08-02T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3. After being confirmed as permanent manager, Michael Carrick oversaw Manchester United’s first wave of summer activity, bringing in players such as Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos while highlighting academy graduates like Ayden Heaven and Harry Amass. The club then turned to defensive stability and midfield restructuring ahead of a congested 2026‑27 campaign that includes the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. United’s back‑line now features five centre‑backs – Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez – each grappling with injury history, inexperience or form concerns, prompting questions about reliability for the season. At the same time, Carrick’s side remains willing to include Marcus Rashford in a swap with AS Roma for French midfielder Manu Koné, a move that would replace the departing Casemiro, cover the injury‑hit midfield, and ease Rashford’s high wages. Roma’s €60 million price tag for Koné aligns with their financial‑fair‑play needs, while Saudi club Al Ahli has also shown interest. Rashford, who spent the previous season on loan at Barcelona, remains in limbo as Roma and other suitors weigh options, a situation that could shape United’s broader transfer strategy. Meanwhile, young defender Leny Yoro, recovering from a foot fracture, seeks a regular first‑team role, and Trent Alexander‑Arnold has been deployed as a central defender following the arrival of Denzel Dumfries. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Manchester United faces squad decisions ahead of 2026/27 Premier League season Manchester United assesses Rashford’s uncertain future, Leny Yoro’s comeback, and new signings as it prepares for the 2026/27 Premier League season under permanent coach Michael Carrick. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-faces-squad-decisions-ahead-of-202627-premier-league-season ### 2026-07-29: Manchester United tackles defensive doubts and a Rashford swap as Michael Carrick prepares new season Manchester United, under Michael Carrick, faces defensive uncertainty and is exploring a Marcus Rashford swap with AS Roma for midfielder Manu Koné to rebuild the squad. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-tackles-defensive-doubts-and-a-rashford-swap-as-michael-carrick-prepares-new-seaso ### 2026-07-27: Manchester United plans transfers and youth breakthroughs under Carrick Mike Carrick, now permanent Manchester United manager, oversaw key signings and youth promotions to strengthen the squad for upcoming competitions. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-plans-transfers-and-youth-breakthroughs-under-carrick --- Cite as: Manchester United under Carrick. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-united-under-carrick