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Michael Carrick Starts Strong: United Eyes Joao Gomes Deal
1/20/2026
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- Michael Carrick has begun his Manchester United tenure with a 2-0 win over Manchester City.
- Manchester United aims to strengthen before January, targeting Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Gomes.
- Gomes has been tracked since summer and is pursued by Atletico Madrid and Napoli.
- Wolves are at the bottom of the Premier League.
- A loan-to-buy deal for Gomes is likely and a permanent move could follow in the summer.
