Reality Check for United: Milan rout underscores transfer priorities
Manchester United’s pre-season has shown promise under Michael Carrick, but a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim’s Milan highlighted tactical gaps, especially on the flanks and at left-back. Carrick has stressed the need for more signings, with genuine competition for Luke Shaw and options like Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly in consideration, plus potential moves for Amass on loan to secure minutes. United’s spending under Carrick remains disciplined (about £85m so far) compared with Milan’s big-money signings, and with the transfer window still open, strengthening the squad appears a clear priority to convert preseason optimism into real progress.
