Reports from CaughtOffside and Henry Winter indicate that Michael Carrick’s recommended transfer targets during the summer window were not delivered, with Henry Winter linking the situation to owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe restricting transfer funds.
Carrick’s summer shortlist not fulfilled
CaughtOffside reported that Carrick wanted Elliot Anderson, Lewis Hall, Morgan Rogers and Mateus Fernandes, but those targets weren’t delivered.
Henry Winter’s view on Ratcliffe’s role
Henry Winter’s post linked this to owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe restricting transfer funds.
Ratcliffe has previously been outspoken about United’s spending and we’ve seen them go for lower-cost options under his ownership.
Where Carrick’s targets ended up
Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City and Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea.
Lewis Hall stayed at Newcastle.
Tottenham’s ambitious midfield spending
Tottenham splashed the cash with real ambition to sign both Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali in midfield.
