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Manchester United consider mid-season friendlies in Saudi Arabia to boost finances by £5 million per game amid injury updates and squad developments.

  • Setting an embargo until 3pm, Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick held a press conference at 2.30pm ahead of Saturday's Tottenham match, avoiding clash with the memorial.
  • The Munich Air Disaster remains central to the club's history, and staff and players are made aware of it, Carrick said, emphasizing the responsibility to remember.
  • Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a back injury, and Carrick confirmed he is still absent, but he remains positive during recovery, while Mason Mount is close to returning, Carrick said.
  • Club officials are discussing mid-season friendlies in Saudi Arabia that could net 5million per game to help Manchester United's balance sheet, which has taken a hit.
  • Casemiro's summer exit is confirmed and the club plans midfield reinforcements, with Michael Carrick recently saying his opinion will be canvassed on replacements and monitoring Yan Diomande.
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softfootball.com broke the news in on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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