Michael Carrick’s first Man Utd signing announced after appointment
Updated: 22 May 2026 18:47 BST |
6 min read
Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Man Utd closed in on their first signing of the summer.
Plus, Arsenal identified an exciting new target and Chelsea made an offer to bring back a club legend. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.
Carrick appointed
Man Utd have officially announced the appointment of Michael Carrick as permanent head coach.
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Carrick’s first signing
It increasingly looks as though Carrick’s first signing will be Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
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Arsenal scout US starlet
Arsenal are keeping tabs on young American defender Noahkai Banks.
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Chelsea make Silva offer
Chelsea have offered Thiago Silva the chance to return to the club.
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Guardiola exit confirmed
Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed that he will leave Man City after Sunday’s game against Aston Villa.
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Maresca to raid Chelsea?
Enzo Maresca will replace Pep at Man City, so could he raid his former club Chelsea?
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Flick to push for Rashford
Hansi Flick is ready to take matters into his own hands and pressure Barcelona into signing Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford.
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Eze in danger?
Arsenal’s strong pursuit of a Premier League ace suggests that Mikel Arteta believes Eberechi Eze has not been good enough this season.
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Liverpool’s second signing
Liverpool have agreed a deal for their second signing of the year after Jeremy Jacquet.
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Keane set for Celtic?
Robbie Keane has quit his job at Ferencvaros amid interest from Celtic.
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Anderson agreement
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has reached an “agreement in principle” to join Man City.
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Dowman loan?
A former Arsenal fan favourite has admitted that he would love to sign Max Dowman on loan.
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Fernandez exit close
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez looks increasingly likely to leave the club this summer.
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World Cup snubs
Who have been the biggest snubs for the World Cup so far?
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