Carrick tells four United players they can leave

As the 2026-27 season approaches, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is simultaneously shaping his squad for a crucial preseason fixture while overseeing a significant overhaul of the playing roster. The club is set to face Atletico Madrid in Stockholm in their third preseason friendly on August 1, following a 5-0 victory over Rosenborg last weekend.

Carrick has named a 23-man squad for the match, with notable inclusions and omissions reflecting the ongoing squad transition. Teenager JJ Gabriel retains his place after being an unused substitute against Rosenborg, while senior players Altay Bayindir and Amad have returned from World Cup breaks and are included. However, the fixture comes too soon for new signings Senne Lammens and Youri Tielemans, who only returned to training on July 30. A quartet of academy players-Toby Collyer, Dan Gore, Jacob Devaney, and Chido Obi-have been dropped from the traveling party.

The squad selection follows reports that Carrick has informed four young players they can leave the club this summer as they are surplus to requirements. According to these reports, the players are Harry Amass, Dan Gore, Toby Collyer, and goalkeeper Radek Vitek....