Manchester United have now set their sights on a deal to sign a young Champions League midfielder after reportedly completing their scouting mission.
Carrick admits "best feeling" winning late at Man Utd
How different a couple of weeks can make? From despair under Ruben Amorim, Man United have come to life under interim boss Michael Carrick, winning three games on the bounce in the Premier League.
First came stunning victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, and then arrived a dramatic win against Fulham at the death. It has been refreshingly entertaining and free-flowing from the Red Devils, who did not hesitate to respond after Kevin thought he'd rescued a point for the visitors.
After rolling back the years to turn Fergie time to Carrick time, the interim manager told reporters: "It’s the best feeling I have to say.
"Some of the best moments I’ve been part of here, you can dissect performances and there are plusses and not, and then you get a moment of elation and excitement like that.
"For me there’s no better place than in front of the Stretford End like that. It ends up meaning more. People leave here with more than just, ‘United won today’ – it’s layers on top of that, the emotion and the feeling and it’s why we all love it so much."
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Benjamin Sesko's late winner could also go a long way towards Man United's Champions League hopes, given that victory over Fulham took them back into the top four.
INEOS won't need telling just how important Champions League football would be for their summer ambitions, as they eye the likes of Elliot Anderson at Nottingham Forest alongside another impressive midfielder.
Man Utd plotting move to sign Stankovic
According to reports in Italy, relayed by TeamTalk, Man United are now plotting a move to sign Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge after completing their scouting mission on the 20-year-old.
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This Man Utd starlet could go a long way to replacing Casemiro
The Red Devils have set their sights on improving their midfield this summer, hence rumours linking them with the likes of Anderson, and Stankovic could yet steal the headlines.
As Casemiro departs, there will certainly be space for the young Serbian to make his mark with a summer switch to Old Trafford.
Dubbed an "amazing midfielder in the making" by talent scout Jacek Kulig earlier this month, the Club Brugge man is one to watch this summer.
It's not just United interested, either. Alongside those at Old Trafford, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have also eyed a summer swoop to land the midfielder, who has featured in the Champions League this season.