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MICHAEL CARRICK BRINGS BACK "THE UNITED WAY" BY SCOUTING ACADEMY STARS AT CARRINGTON
Michael Carrick ends Ruben Amorim’s era of academy neglect. See which youth stars impressed the interim boss at Man Utd
Ruben Amorim liked to do things his own way at Manchester United, and honestly, that meant skipping some of the easy wins. Take the academy games, for example. You’d think showing up to support the young players would be a no-brainer, but Amorim barely bothered. He wandered over to glance at an academy match at Carrington once, but that was about it. In a year and a half, he never really took the time to watch the youth teams play.
Then Michael Carrick arrives as interim boss, and within a week, he’s sitting at an Under-21 match. Not alone, either—he’s got Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, and Travis Binnion with him. Jason Wilcox, the club’s director of football, and Stephen Torpey, who runs the academy, were there too. Darren Fletcher showed up as well, now back to managing the Under-18s after his brief spell as caretaker.
Maybe it sounds like a small thing—coaches watching a youth match—, but it means a lot. It’s a clear signal to the academy players: you matter. There’s a path for you here. Carrick even planned to talk with the Under-21s after their game against Sporting Lisbon. It’s a classy move, and it’s not something they got from Amorim. Some of the academy kids felt let down by Amorim’s comments in the press, but Carrick’s already working to lift them in his first week.
Fletcher, for his part, defended the academy passionately at a recent press conference, and there’s every reason to think Carrick will keep that going—even if he’s only guaranteed the job until the end of the season. Carrick knows what this club is about. He played 464 times for United and said that the best teams here always had homegrown players. A lot of people felt Amorim just didn’t understand that.
Amorim didn’t help himself, either, when he publicly questioned Harry Amass’s loan in the Championship, pointed out Chido Obi wasn’t starting every U21 match, or randomly brought up Toby Collyer. With Carrick, you’re not going to get headlines like that. He’s steady.
Carrick’s first taste of academy football at Leigh Sports Village turned out to be a wild ride. James Scanlon scored twice in the first half, putting United up 2-1 against Sporting. At halftime, Woodgate was seen pointing at the team sheet—probably talking about Scanlon, who looked a class above. Scanlon, by the way, has already played senior internationals for Gibraltar, thanks to his mum, and he’s clearly outgrown academy football. He sealed his hat-trick with a sharp finish in the second half. Now, with Torpey handling loans after Evans stepped down, Scanlon needs a move—ideally before January is over.
Tyler Fredricson captained the team that night. A few days before, he’d been in the directors’ box for the Manchester derby, sitting next to Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt. Fredricson started against Sporting, but since being subbed off early against Grimsby Town in August, he’s only played two first-team minutes. He’s another one who would benefit from a loan to get some real game time.
Carrick also got his first look at the Fletcher twins in action. Jack Fletcher has come off the bench in Premier League games against Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Wolves in December. That match against Sporting was another chance to impress now that Carrick’s in charge. Tyler Fletcher has made three matchday squads in the Premier League but hasn’t debuted yet. Watching his brother get minutes will only make him hungrier.
With just 16 league games left this season and most of the senior squad fit, it’ll be interesting to see how much Carrick leans on academy players. Only the very best are likely to get chances. Right now, Shea Lacey looks the favourite to stick around the senior group. He wasn’t involved against Sporting because he’d been training with the first team, and his recent cameos have turned heads.
United edged out Sporting 3-2 in the end, but they’ll have to wait to see if they make the knockout rounds of the Premier League International Cup. At least Carrick saw a five-goal thriller and Scanlon’s hat-trick on his first night watching the academy—pretty good start.
WHY MARCUS RASHFORD IS OFFICIALLY SNUBBING MICHAEL CARRICK’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOS RETURN PLEA
Marcus Rashford has no interest in a Manchester United return. Discover why he’s choosing a permanent £26m move to Barcelona instead.
Marcus Rashford isn’t looking back at Manchester United. After his loan to Barcelona, he’s made it pretty clear he wants to stay in Spain for good.
He landed at Barca last summer, a move that made sense after things soured for him at Old Trafford. Hansi Flick brought him in on a season-long loan, with a deal in place to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). Rashford wasted no time showing his worth—22 goal contributions in 32 games. He’s settled in fast, and the fans have noticed.
Earlier on, it sounded like Barcelona might try to haggle over the fee, maybe push for another loan or a cheaper deal. But now, according to Marca, that’s off the table. The club’s ready to pay what they agreed and make Rashford’s move permanent. Rashford wants it too. Everyone seems to be on the same page.
The Mirror reports Rashford has zero interest in heading back to Manchester. He wants his future sorted before England sets off for the 2026 World Cup in North America. No surprise there—he’s not looking to drag things out.
England’s first match is June 17 against Croatia, just two weeks after Barcelona’s season wraps up. Some talk suggested Michael Carrick, if he gets the United job permanently, could try to lure Rashford back. But honestly, Rashford’s mind is made up. He wants Spain, and that’s that.
Even if the Barcelona deal somehow falls through, Rashford would rather move elsewhere than wear United’s shirt again. If everything goes as planned, his transfer will be United’s first big move this summer.
He’s not the only one heading out. Casemiro’s already confirmed he’s leaving, and a few others might follow. United have juggled rumours about guys like Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kobbie Mainoo, especially back in January. After Ruben Amorim left, Mainoo actually found himself in a stronger spot at United and has started every match since Carrick came back. Lately, there’s been a real push to get him into the England squad.
Meanwhile, United are fighting for a Champions League spot. If they make the top five, they’ll have more cash to play with this summer. Last year, they spent over £200 million beefing up the squad, even without European football.
If Rashford, Ugarte, and Zirkzee all leave, United will have even more flexibility to reshape the team. Top priorities? A central midfielder, a centre-forward, and a left winger before the 2026/27 season kicks off. This summer’s shaping up to be busy at Old Trafford.
COLE PALMER "OPEN" TO MANCHESTER UNITED SWITCH AMID HOMESICK RUMORS
Cole Palmer is reportedly open to a summer move to boyhood club Manchester United as claims of homesickness emerge at Chelsea.
Cole Palmer just can’t seem to escape transfer talk. Now, it’s Manchester United in the headlines, with rumours swirling that he’s homesick after spending two and a half years at Chelsea.
Apparently, Palmer wouldn’t mind a big summer move to United—his boyhood club—especially with fresh claims that he’s not exactly settled in London. He joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal and quickly became one of their main attacking threats. But now, the England international’s name keeps popping up in connection to a return up north.
The Sun says Palmer would be open if United came calling, since he grew up supporting them. But don’t expect him to head back to City while Pep Guardiola’s still the boss. That door’s basically closed.
It’s worth noting that Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, knows Palmer well from his time at City’s academy. Wilcox is a big fan—hard not to be, after Palmer racked up 15 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season.
Despite signing a new deal with Chelsea last year that runs until 2033, Palmer reportedly misses his hometown of Wythenshawe.
Injuries have made this season tough for him. He’s only managed 13 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign, and he missed Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday because of a thigh problem. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s new head coach, confirmed that before the match.
Rosenior’s already tried to put a lid on the transfer rumours, especially the talk about Palmer being homesick. “I’ve spoken to Cole plenty of times, and he seems really happy here,” Rosenior said last week. “He’s a huge part of our long-term plans.
“My job—and the club’s—is to help him consistently play at his best. He was frustrated after the Brentford game, for sure. We need to take care of him, and that’s why I kept him out of the last match.”
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