Manchester United's Transfer Puzzle: Carrick's Plea Falls Short of Convincing Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has been making the rounds in the media, urging his club to increase transfer spending to keep pace with Premier League title rivals.
This plea is not surprising, given the team's underwhelming preseason spending, which has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.
Carrick's assertion that Manchester United have "done really good business" and secured top players is true, but it glosses over the club's lack of ambition in the transfer market.