Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has urged the club to sign more transfers to boost their title bid. The team has spent about 85 million pounds on Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow since the end of last season, but this outlay pales in comparison to some of their fellow title contenders, such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
What's at stake for Manchester United?
Manchester United's title bid is still alive, but they are 14 points behind leaders Arsenal. The team has a recent form of 4W-1D-0L, with a 4-game winning run. However, some fans are becoming restless as the Premier League opener at Hull on August 22 looms into view.
Why Carrick wants more transfers
Carrick knows that United need more quality and depth in the squad to challenge for a first English title since 2013, while also competing in the Champions League. He has called on the club's hierarchy to push for more new recruits, saying, "We've done really good business and we've got really some top, top, top players. We're delighted with that. We always want to improve. We want more, we need more, we keep looking for how we can do that. That never stops."
What comes next for Manchester United?
The team's preseason outlay has been criticized, with some fans feeling that the club is not spending enough to keep pace with their title rivals. However, Carrick remains optimistic, saying, "We've definitely got the potential to achieve something really special. I'm not hiding from the fact, and we should aim to do that, but I can't give you a definite answer on that. It's certainly what we're pushing to do because we have to, because that's the club we are."
Recent form and league standing
Manchester United finished third in the Premier League last season, with 71 points from 38 games. They have a recent form of 4W-1D-0L, with a 4-game winning run. They have scored 69 goals and conceded 50, with a +19 goal difference.
Last result and upcoming fixtures
Manchester United's last result was a 3-0 win over Brighton on May 24. They are set to face Hull in their Premier League opener on August 22.
