Michael Carrick claimed he is delighted with Manchester Uniteds business in the transfer window as he labelled Patrick Dorgu as being like a new signing. United made only four senior signings in the transfer window, adding three midfielders in the form of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba while bringing in Karl Darlow as a backup goalkeeper.Yet the Red Devils still have an issue at left-back, where 31-year-old Luke Shaw will again be first choice, with 19-year-old Harry Amass the only other natural option at the position.Uniteds decision not to sign a left-back in the transfer window has raised eyebrows, but Carrick pointed to Dorgus ability to operate there as he praised the wingers potential impact after missing much of the second half of last season through a hamstring injury.He [Dorgu] can certainly play there [left-back], Carrick told a pre-match press conference ahead of Sundays Premier League clash with Everton.He has done, without doubt. Im not sitting here saying he cant do that. Its just the way weve been since Ive been here.He actually has been injured, unfortunately, for some time. So, for me, hes almost like a new player to have, and its almost like a new signing in some ways because hes added so much to the group.Hes played off the right for Denmark, scored a great goal in the summer playing off the right in a forward position. He can play left-back.Though Uniteds business has attracted some criticism, Carrick made it clear he is more than satisfied.I think Ive said it, we went in wanting to come out stronger from the group that we had last season, and weve definitely added to that, he added. The situation is what it is, in terms of finances and what we can work with and what were trying to get the most of.Certainly, the players that weve brought into the group, Im delighted with, absolutely delighted with. I think weve done some really good business there for the quality and the level of player that weve got. Im really, really happy with that. Topics Manchester United F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Everton v Man United: Preview, expected line-ups, stats, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Ipswich v Liverpool: Preview, predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 4th September, 2026 Man City v Coventry: Preview, predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 4th September, 2026 Maresca hails Fernandezs winning mentality with record signing ready for Man City debut Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 We have quality players in every position Alonso happy with Chelsea squad despite lack of Fernandez replacement Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Luis Enrique gives verdict on Barcolas move from PSG to Liverpool Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026
