Michael Carrick
January 2026
Maguire said Carrick remains the sharpest passer at the club and is hands-on in sessions, reinforcing the impact of the new coaching setup at Carrington. Maguire described Carrick stepping into drills for demonstrations and “banging it through the lines,” using minimal touches to set the standard while the squad repeats the work at volume.
Harry MaguireZ
January 2026
United are set to block any mid-season sale of Maguire despite enquiries, keeping him through the run-in while his future beyond summer remains unresolved. Reports say AC Milan and Premier League clubs asked, but Carrick wants him retained and Holland rates him highly from their England years, even as United plan for potential defensive changes and monitor replacements.
Michael Carrick
January 2026
United plan a revamped coaching group under interim boss Carrick, adding Holland as assistant and Woodgate as coach, plus Evans returning to the setup and Binnion promoted internally. Carrick moved quickly after winning the interim race to assemble a backroom team combining national-team experience, Premier League pedigree, and club links ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby.