{
  "id": 2246032,
  "title": "Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/carrick-insists-man-utd-will-make-more-signings-after-quiet-transfer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T22:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/21/carrick-insists-man-utd-will-make-more-signings-after-quiet-transfer-window"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Carrick foresees Manchester United strengthening their squad ahead of the new Premier League season. United finished third last season due to Carrick's interim management after Ruben Amorim's dismissal. The manager, now on a permanent deal, is confident of adding more players to the team before the September 1 transfer window closure. Bristol City midfielder Carlos Baleba is a key target for United, along with a left-back. Carrick dismissed suggestions that United should ignore their promoted opponents Hull and Ipswich Town, stating that any start is challenging. Tielemans and Santos might debut for United against Hull, while injured midfielder Mason Mount is expected to return soon.",
  "summary": "A deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba would be a major boost, while the club are also said to be chasing a left-back.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/carrick-insists-man-utd-will-make-more-signings-after-quiet-transfer-2250558",
        "published": "2026-08-20T22:09:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}