Man Utd’s five-step summer plan emerges with massive overhaul in transfer window

Manchester United look primed for another transformational summer in 2026. After Ruben Amorim’s departure in January, the Red Devils will enter a transfer window with a new manager yet again.But they look set to do so from a position of real strength. Michael Carrick has calmed the storm over Old Trafford since being named interim boss. And they are now in the box seat to secure a top-four place and a return to the Champions League.However, the gap to the top two in Arsenal and Manchester City is still a vast one and there is plenty of work to do if United are going to close it in one summer.It is expected that the playing squad could look vastly different by the time the 2026/27 season kicks off, while there is also the looming decision over which manager will guide them.‌INEOS are also desperate to show they have the club moving in the right direction under their stewardship. So to help them out, Mirror Football have devised a fool proof (?) five-step plan to get Manchester United quickly on the right tracks back to the top.READ MORE: Robin van Persie and Raheem Sterling under pressure as furious Feyenoord fans turnREAD MORE: Eight players to leave Man Utd as Sir Jim Ratcliffe raises funds for £100m transfer1. Make the managerial decision…earlyCarrick is deservedly the frontrunner for this and it would take a bold decision to not give him a crack at the permanent job, if United secure Champions League football.But there will be other options to consider, even if the Old Trafford hierarchy have opted to speak to no other candidates thus far.Whether it’s Carrick or not, the decision has to be an early one. United can’t waste valuable time in the summer deliberating over the best course of action.‌The dressing room clearly wants Carrick, they’ve made that clear. So let’s give them what they want.2. New contract for Bruno FernandesIf there was ever a no-brainer decision, this is it. Yes, he’s now 31 and yes, United could fetch a pretty penny, but there is no way there...