Carrick Urges Manchester United to Reduce Counter-Attack Reliance; Santos and Tielemans Targeted for Midfield Overhaul
According to a Daily Mail report cited by Hupu, Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick wants the team to move away from heavy reliance on counter-attacks and gain greater midfield control in the new season. The club's midfield rebuild is a top priority for INEOS and decision-makers. After failing to sign Anderson (joined Manchester City for £116m) and M. Fernandes (joined Tottenham for £85m) due to financial constraints, United have shifted focus to Brazilian international Andre Santos, who is expected to provide defensive steel as a natural number six, and Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, whose £35m release clause has been activated. Tielemans is seen as a potential 'signing of the season' who can dictate tempo and ease the creative burden on Bruno Fernandes. The club deliberately kept the Tielemans deal low-profile to avoid attention.
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