Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now?
Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays?
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Notable Quotes
"I love Kobbie, but he's not there yet."
— Ben Foster , Athlete
"Andrey, for such a young man, to come in the way has, with his character and his personality is a dream."
— Michael Carrick , Athlete
Key People
Andrey Santos is a player set to join Manchester United after an agreement with Chelsea.
Ben Foster is a former goalkeeper for Manchester United and a current commentator.
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional football player and midfielder.
Carlos Baleba is a Cameroon international midfielder.
Manchester United and England midfielder.
Midfielder for England and linked to AC Milan.
Michael Carrick is a former professional football player and current manager.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays?
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