Finance Expert: Michael Carrick faces ‘Big’ summer window as Man United spending plans revealed

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 19 May 2026 7:45, UK Michael Carrick is facing a “big” summer transfer window as he closes in on being appointed as Manchester United’s permanent manager. That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider Old Trafford chiefs believe they can continue to compete with a lower wage bill than their rivals next season.

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That’s the question.” How Man United’s wage bill could be impacted next seasonBorson insisted Man United could struggle to compete with a lower wage bill, with their total standing at £313m last season. “I would suggest that it’s pretty unlikely that that’s the case because history tells you that it’s very hard to do.