Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
Carrick open to Dorgu solving Man Utd left-back issue
With no senior left-back beyond Luke Shaw, Michael Carrick hints Patrick Dorgu could step in.
Manchester United
team
Position
Left-back
Current senior option
Luke Shaw
Summer spend
Under £150m
What happened. Michael Carrick has not ruled out Patrick Dorgu playing left-back for Manchester United this season, as the club failed to sign a senior option in that position.
- United were linked with Alejandro Balde and Rayan Ait-Nouri but neither moved.
- Harry Amass was kept despite deadline-day loan interest.
- Dorgu has been injured for some time, Carrick noted.
“He can certainly play there. He has done, without doubt.”
— Michael Carrick
Carrick's hint suggests internal solutions may be used for the left-back spot this season.
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