Arsenal are desperately trying to wreck United’s big-money raid for Carrick’s top summer target – report

Manchester United are expected to revamp their midfield this summer. Casemiro is leaving as a free agent, while Manuel Ugarte could be sold after failing to establish himself as the ultimate heir to the Brazilian. Those are moves that leave INEOS with no choice but to splash the cash to remake their midfield and build an engine room they can rely on while competing on multiple fronts. Sandro Tonali top Carrick target Several brilliant midfielders have already been linked, but Michael Carrick has asked United’s decision-makers to push for Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali. And while the Manchester Reds may well try to please their head coach by landing his dream signing, obstacles have already emerged. First, there is the ridiculously high transfer fee Newcastle are demanding. Arsenal looking to disrupt United’s Tonali pursuit Second, and perhaps more concerning, is what Tuttomercatoweb are now reporting. According to the Italian outlet, Arsenal are revisiting their interest in Tonali. In January, there were murmurs that the midfielder had been offered to the Gunners, but they never acted on it. Now, however, the report from Italy claims, “The two clubs are in contact to determine the possible deal’s margins and figures.” If Arsenal and Newcastle are truly in talks over Tonali, that should worry United greatly. Their push for a deal, knowing full well that United want him too, could complicate any potential St James’ Park exit. More damagingly, it could hand Newcastle the confidence to hold firm on their sky-high asking price, which would be bad news for any suitor. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.