Manchester United Secure Cristian Orozco as First Summer Signing

Michael Carrick’s Impact and United’s Recent Form

Since Michael Carrick took the helm in 2026, Manchester United have clearly been on the up. The team won seven out of ten matches and lost just once, with impressive victories over Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. As a result, calls to appoint the former captain as manager on a permanent basis are growing ever louder.

Agreement in Principle for Cristian Orozco

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Cristian Orozco, a 17‑year‑old defensive midfielder from Colombia. The deal with his current club, Fortaleza CEIF, is for a transfer fee of approximately £750,000 (about €860,000). The move can only be finalised once Orozco turns eighteen and is eligible to move to England.

Summer Transfer Targets

The club is also looking to strengthen the first‑team squad.

• Young left‑back
• Left winger
• At least two midfielders

Interest in Elliot Anderson

One name frequently mentioned is Elliot Anderson. The 23‑year‑old Nottingham Forest midfielder has impressed and caught the eye of the England national team. Anderson played the full friendly match against Japan on Tuesday, which ended in a 0‑1 defeat. Both Manchester United and city rivals Manchester City are monitoring his progress, but Forest have placed a price tag of around £80 million (roughly €92 million) on the player.

“We have the World Cup this summer, so that’s where my full focus lies.”