Manchester United hero has doubts about Michael Carrick and £50m signing – ‘No need’

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has expressed doubts over manager Michael Carrick and questioned the club's decision to sign Andrey Santos for £50 million from Chelsea. Ince suggested Carrick's permanent appointment risks repeating the struggles seen under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, particularly following a slow start that has left United with five points from five Premier League matches.

Ince argued that purchasing Santos was unnecessary due to the presence of academy talent Kobbie Mainoo. He also highlighted United's lack of a reliable center-forward and expressed concern regarding defensive continuity, while offering praise for new midfield signing Carlos Baleba ahead of their upcoming clash with Tottenham.