The Red Devils have discussed utilising the January transfer window to provide Michael Carrick with extra tools in his bid to secure Champions League qualification. Yet United are planning 'major surgery' this summer, according to Mail Sport, which they are concentrating their focus and finances on. And his former team-mate Gary Neville says he's been "absolutely blown away" by the team's performances and now expects them to qualify for next season's Champions League. Now that might not lead to Champions League football this season, it might be that they go and get beat by Fulham next week. I don't think they will by the way, I think they'll finish in the Champions League [places] now.

Source: Express January 28, 2026 10:53 UTC