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Manchester United assistant Michael Carrick said the club achieved balance in its midfield after a summer recruitment drive worth around £150m, though questions remain over how the new additions will fit into the starting lineup. The comments come as United look to translate summer spending into on-field results in the 2026-27 Premier League season. Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada have since voiced a united view that United can compete at the top of the table despite spending less than several of their rivals this summer, arguing the club's recruitment strategy prioritized fit and value over outright transfer outlay.