Michael Carrick Brings remarkable transformation to lucky people Manchester United. They have beaten Manchester City and Arsenal and are now on a four-match run without conceding a point.

While there is a sense of renaissance at Old Trafford, there is certainly a sense of frustration at how they squandered the final year of the club’s existence.

Ruben Amorim has had a tumultuous time in the dugout and since he was relieved of his duties, this great football club is returning to a space where it can challenge again.

2026 will be an important year for the Red Devils. Although they spent nothing in the winter, they were ready to spend heavily in the summer. However, it remains to be seen whether Carrick will still be in charge.

What the summer transfer window brought for Manchester United

and Casemiro With confirmation that he will leave Manchester in the summer, the importance of signing a midfielder or two in the next window will only be heightened.

Manchester United have been linked with teams like this all season Adam Walton at Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson But getting these two people will definitely cost a lot of money.

Ineos are ready to spend money, but before that they need to decide on a new manager. What happens in the remaining months of the season may also determine whether they are attractive to any suitors. Securing the Champions League will certainly help.

Bringing in a new centre-back will also help. Like Casemiro, Harry Maguire’s contract expires at the end of the season but his future has yet to be determined.

The ideal replacement for the England defender is likely to be Real Madrid’s Eder Militao. Reports coming out of Spain this weekend suggest that United are not only interested in signing the Brazilian but have already made an offer to bring him to English football.

Report Notes bid for £35m has been submitted Thanks to his services, Real Madrid are now considering what to do with the offer. The Madrid board are said to be sitting down to discuss the terms of any possible offer for Militao.

While no decision has been made, Spain is said to be in no rush to sell.

Why Militao could be Manchester United’s next Casemiro

Casemiro’s resurgence in the North West has been remarkable. He no longer looked like an elite footballer under Eric Hag, with Jamie Carragher specifically telling him to “get out of football before it gets out of you”. Someone shouted that he should go to Saudi Arabia.

The defensive midfielder has proven many people wrong and, along with Bruno Fernandes, is the club’s most important player for the 2025/26 season.

While he may not be able to play the full 90 minutes in many situations, his experience and leadership play a key role in the midfield. He’s even regularly involved in the goals, scoring five goals and assisting two in 23 league games.

Signed from Madrid, he was widely regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in the world when he arrived, and while he may not have looked like it at times in England, he is now showing why he is held in such high esteem.

The situation at Militao is very similar. Not only is he Brazilian like Casemiro, not only did he join from Madrid, but he has a similar warrior attitude and will arrive with a huge reputation.

The centre-back has struggled with injuries in recent years and is currently sidelined with a muscle problem, but has been a key player at the Bernabeu for many years. Hailed by Ancelotti “The best centre-back in the world”. There is no better compliment than that.

While United can no longer focus solely on signing global superstars, if Militao can stay fit he would be a phenomenal catch, especially if they lose Maguire’s experience. Imagine what a great mentor he would be to the likes of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.

While providing leadership and vast experience of the game, he will also improve United’s current backline with the former Porto boss. Sergio Conceicao admits he is “A physical monster.”

Similar to Casemiro, he is a brute in midfield and with all these qualities he could help the Red Devils reach the next level, just like his international colleague will do in the 2025/26 season.

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