Michael Carrick, Manchester United's coach, is considering making an offer to acquire Hayden Hackney as a midfielder to join the team.
On 19 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Manchester United's recent developments came after they showcased an impressive performance by defeating Manchester City 2-0 at home in the 22nd match of the 2025/26 English Premier League season, climbing to 5th place in the standings. This was a splendid debut for Michael Carrick as head coach in his second managerial game.
Recently, the "Red Devils" are planning to offer £30 million (approximately 1.2 billion baht) to secure Hayden Hackney, a midfielder from Middlesbrough, to join the team, according to reports from Manchester Evening News.
Additionally, CaughtOffside reported that Manchester United is closely monitoring the situation of Joao Gomes, a Wolverhampton midfielder, while continuing to seek options to strengthen their midfield. The "Red Devils" have been tracking this player since last summer, and their scouting reports have been positive.
Furthermore, another player linked to Manchester United is Ruben Neves, a key midfielder from Wolverhampton.