Man Utd news: Michael Carrick closes on double deal as Kevin De Bruyne addresses transfer

Man Utd news: Michael Carrick closes on double deal as Kevin De Bruyne addresses transferManchester United's transfer business is already heating up as the club closes in two new dealsCommentsSportTom Sunderland Sports writer04:30, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMichael Carrick is reportedly braced for a couple of sweet deals at Manchester United(Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Things are improving both on and off the field for Manchester United as this summer's business begins to take shape. Michael Carrick's fine work as interim manager is starting to pay off and could expedite a couple of key deals.‌It was almost unthinkable at the start of this year that United would make back ground to qualify for next term's Champions League. But under Carrick's command, the club now sits third in the Premier League ahead of Monday's comeback fixture against Leeds.‌The squad jetted out to Dublin on Monday for the beginning of an intensive week of training across the Irish Sea. All eyes are on Carrick and whether the squad can pick up where it left off prior to the recent break, with almost three weeks having passed since their last game.‌But while there's been a lack of on-field action, the same can't be said of the club's off-field activity. Mirror Football explores the latest headlines as United home in some very encouraging pieces of business.FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageUnited double deal closeGiven the improvements witnessed under Carrick in recent months, consolidating power is a necessary next step for the club. As such, it's emerged both Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo are close to penning contract extensions at Old Trafford.‌READ MORE: Man Utd news: Bruno Fernandes names replacement as Marcus Rashford boosts transfer chancesREAD MORE: Barcelona chief drops Marcus Rashford future hint amid Man United transfer agreementTying down Mainoo to fresh terms is a particularl...