Inside the reality of Man United’s budget rebuild – and the question it asks of Michael Carrick
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What happened
A host of factors coalesced for United to finish the transfer window having been outspent by their rivals, despite the need to upgrade, writes Richard Jolly. It may force Carrick to adapt, challenging a relatively unproven coach to improve the players at his disposal
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