With the summer window approaching, United are already being linked with high-profile reinforcements to solve their left-wing vacancy. RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old sensation Yan Diomande has reportedly emerged as a primary target, though the Ivory Coast international is expected to command a fee in the region of £70m. Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon has also been mentioned in recruitment circles at Carrington, as the club looks to inject genuine pace and Premier League experience back into their attacking transitions after the Amorim-led clear-out left them lacking orthodox options.
Despite the obvious need for reinforcements, Carrick is determined to maintain high standards with his current group, particularly praising the attitude of Amad Diallo. "He's such a dream to work with," the manager recently gushed. "His attitude, he's so positive, he wants to learn and he wants to keep pushing, and he asks for more, what can I do more, how can I improve? He's desperate to do well and he's been a huge part of the team and he will be. Sometimes it's the eye-catching bits and the bits that we kind of know he can bring and other times his work off the ball and defending. That's huge to be able to do that for that type of player."