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MARSEILLE TRANSFER LIST ANGEL GOMES AS MICHAEL CARRICK EYES MANCHESTER UNITED RETURN
Michael Carrick could rescue Angel Gomes from his Marseille nightmare. Discover why a Man Utd return is on the cards.
Michael Carrick, now in charge at Manchester United, has a real shot at bringing in a familiar face to fix the team’s lingering midfield problems this January.
Midfield has been a weak spot at Old Trafford since last summer. Names like Ruben Neves, Joao Gomes, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Wilfred Ndidi keep popping up as potential signings. With United sticking to a 4-2-3-1 for the rest of the season, they’d welcome some fresh energy in the middle.
Last time out, Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro started in the 2-0 win over Manchester City, and Manuel Ugarte came off the bench. Mainoo looks set to stay, even though Napoli want him, and Ajax are apparently sniffing around Ugarte for a loan deal.
United won’t just buy for the sake of it. They’re waiting for the right player at the right price. If a rival makes a move for one of their top targets, then they’ll react, but honestly, the most likely scenario is that they act only if the right opportunity pops up. Angel Gomes ticks a lot of boxes.
Gomes, a former United midfielder, joined Marseille last summer after leaving Lille. He’s played 20 games this season but has lost his place in Roberto De Zerbi’s lineup. He came up through United’s academy, made ten appearances for the first team, and was even linked with a return last summer. Now, according to L’Equipe, Marseille want to speed up his exit—he’s officially up for sale.
Marseille looks set to bring in Himad Abdelli from Angers and Quinten Timber from Feyenoord, which leaves Gomes out in the cold. The club’s management has told him he needs to find a new club by February 2.
For Gomes, there’s a bit of luck here—Carrick, one of his earliest teammates in senior football, is now United’s boss and has always rated him highly. Back in 2018, Gomes made his United debut in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace under Jose Mourinho, then played in the FA Cup the next season.
“Michael Carrick did everything possible to let me get on the ball,” Gomes told The Guardian about his debut. “Every time he had it, he was looking for me.”
Carrick was at the tail end of his playing days then, but he was always quick to praise the club’s young talent. “I look at the good young lads here—real talent: Marcus, Luke, Jesse, Anthony, Rom, Angel, young Chong,” he told The Times. “That excites me. I try to help when I can. I’m not one to shout and scream, but when you play midfield in that anchoring role, you’re connected to everything. When you’re at your best, you just get what every player around you needs.”
WORLD CUP BOUND? THOMAS TUCHEL CONFIRMS KOBBIE MAINOO IS "BACK IN THE PICTURE" NOW
Gary Neville blasts Ruben Amorim for "killing" Kobbie Mainoo's confidence. Discover how Michael Carrick revitalised the United star.
Gary Neville didn’t hold back about Ruben Amorim’s decision to keep Kobbie Mainoo on the sidelines. He called it the worst move Amorim made as Manchester United manager. Mainoo, just 20, didn’t start a single Premier League match before United sacked Amorim on January 5. Then Michael Carrick took over. Suddenly, Mainoo became a fixture in the lineup, and United rattled off four straight wins. The kid’s form has been so good; he’s now pushing for a late spot in England’s World Cup squad this summer.
Back when Amorim was running things, Mainoo thought he’d have to leave just to get the game time he needed for England manager Thomas Tuchel to notice him. That’s exactly why Neville thinks Amorim’s refusal to give Mainoo a chance helped lead to his downfall.
“Kobbie Mainoo didn’t even get a chance under Ruben, really,” Neville said on Stick to Football. “If you look at Mainoo now, in this team, it’s just obvious that was Ruben Amorim’s worst decision.”
After Amorim lost his job, Neville went even further. He said Amorim “killed” Mainoo’s development. “Honestly, I never liked how Mainoo was handled,” Neville said. “We’ve talked about it a lot on this show. When Amorim said at the start of the season that it was either him or Bruno Fernandes, I didn’t agree. It killed Mainoo’s confidence, and then he barely played just that one cup game against Grimsby.”
Now, with Amorim gone, Mainoo has a shot to keep proving people wrong, starting with United’s trip to Everton next Monday. Another strong game, and he’d make a real case for Tuchel to call him up for England’s friendlies in March.
Tuchel himself just said Mainoo is “back in the picture” for England, along with United teammates Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Speaking at the Nations League draw on Thursday, Tuchel called Mainoo “a huge talent". He added, “He’s already played a tournament for England from start to finish. So he’s back, and so are Luke and Harry. Suddenly, there are a few players back in the mix. United are playing with a back four and a different style now, which fits better with what we’re doing. That’s real competition.”
RED TO BLUE? WHY MANCHESTER UNITED ARE PLOTTING A SHOCK ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER RAID
Manchester United are targeting Alexis Mac Allister! Get the latest on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s shock raid on rivals Liverpool today.
Manchester United are actually considering a move for Alexis Mac Allister, a star currently playing for their old rivals, Liverpool. Right now, United’s putting together a shortlist of midfielders they want to go after in the summer, and Mac Allister’s name keeps popping up. The people in charge at Old Trafford are watching his situation closely.
There’s a lot of talk about Mac Allister possibly leaving Liverpool when the season ends. He’s still under contract at Anfield until 2028, but his season hasn’t gone smoothly. He’s struggled to hit top form, and, honestly, you can tell it’s been a tough year for him.
Getting Mac Allister out of Liverpool would be a massive challenge for United. Sure, a few players have worn both shirts – Michael Owen and Paul Ince come to mind – but it’s rare. Nobody’s moved directly between the two clubs since Phil Chisnall did it back in 1964. That kind of transfer just doesn’t happen.
No one knows yet if Mac Allister even wants to leave Liverpool. He has said he’d like to play in Spain one day, so that’s something to think about. United also realises that, unless they make the Champions League, signing a player of his calibre just isn’t realistic.
Still, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, wants to explore every option. If Mac Allister becomes available, United would be interested, no question.
Mac Allister only joined Liverpool from Brighton last summer for £55 million, then helped them win the Premier League. Before that, he played a huge part in Argentina’s World Cup win over France in 2022. No wonder he’s seen as one of the best midfielders in the world.
United’s not just looking at him, though. They’re also keeping an eye on Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, and Elliot Anderson as they try to shake up their midfield for next season.
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