Manager Michael Carrick believes Manchester United can compete with the best teams in the Premier League next season.
Carrick was appointed as United’s interim manager in January before being handed the role permanently after an impressive spell in charge.
The Red Devils secured Champions League qualification under his guidance, while players such as midfielder Kobbie Mainoo also rediscovered their best form.
United also secured impressive victories at rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, while beating Manchester City and Liverpool at home.
Speaking to manutd.com, Carrick expressed his confidence in his squad’s ability to rub shoulders with the league’s best teams and compete for major honours next term.
“We’ve got a fantastic group of players, and we believe they have the required standards of talent, commitment and determination to be successful here,” he told manutd.com.
“We know we’ve got what it takes to beat the best teams in this league. Now it’s about doing that over a full Premier League campaign, while also fighting for every trophy available to us.
“I cannot wait to lead the group forward next season and for those special European nights to return to Old Trafford. We are ready to kick on and give you more of the great moments that United are all about.”
Although Carrick proved within a short time that United have a brilliant team, they still need reinforcements to compete on all fronts next season.
The Red Devils need quality midfield additions, while they could make do with another left-back and a versatile forward, particularly if Marcus Rashford leaves.
United have adopted a disciplined approach in this summer’s transfer window, refusing to overpay for targets. As a result, they missed out on midfielders Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
However, if United are to secure their dream targets, such as Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, they may need to show greater flexibility in an increasingly inflated transfer market.
