According to Manchester Evening News, former Manchester United player Nicky Butt believes that Carrick may not survive until the next transfer window, with Manchester United's approach to squad strengthening this summer potentially being a contributing factor.

Butt said on the "Football's What Matters" show: "The club and recruitment team say they will do things gradually, which sounds good. But if you're a manager, you'll think they believe the attack is sorted, but I don't think it is."

"I think the team needs a pure number nine striker. They've strengthened midfield, but that's still debatable. I think the midfield recruitment is fairly good, but Michael might not survive until the next transfer window, and he could lose his job because the club hasn't given him enough defensive personnel."

Butt also discussed Manchester United's defence: "However you assess this defence, Maguire was once a top player, but he's getting older now, and his pace and performance will be affected. Martinez is still in his prime and is an excellent player. I admire Luke Shaw; when he's fit and playing, he's one of Europe's best players, but he's often injured."

Butt stated that both right-backs are also not good enough, and Manchester United's coaching staff would very much like to bring in defenders, but the recruitment team and club management appear to plan strengthening the defence in the next phase, possibly waiting until January or even next summer, which doesn't help the coaching staff.

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