Six World Cup stars who Man Utd could sign next for Michael Carrick rebuild

Manchester United could strengthen Michael Carrick’s rebuild by targeting standout performers from the 2026 World Cup as the club continues its summer recruitment. The report says United have already made several signings and may look to offload additional players to free up space for European competition ahead of a return to the Champions League. It cites Youri Tielemans as a player who has been on United’s radar and notes other arrivals including Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow and youngster Tynan Thompson. Among World Cup standouts discussed are 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who recently signed a new contract with Lille and drew interest from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. Also mentioned are Maxi Araujo, a left-back or left-wing option, and Norway winger Antonio Nusa, 21, who scored at the tournament’s round of 32.