Michael Carrick's first Man Utd signing announced after appointment

Updated: 22 May 2026 18:47 BST | 6 min read

Tom Weber | Writer

Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Man Utd closed in on their first signing of the summer.

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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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