This season is the worst for Manchester United in 40 years and on Sunday they followed up with another draw, this time against Leeds. Manager Michael Carrick thinks he saw a lot of good: “Leeds point is ‘a step forward’ for Manchester United”
Manchester United is experiencing increasing internal tension – both due to Amazon’s cameras and the owners’ decisions. At the same time, allegations of failed transfers are emerging.
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The Red Devils are in the middle of a new internal conflict. According to The Sun (which we don’t like), several players believe that Amazon’s cameras are influencing team meetings, while the Daily Mail Sport reports agents claiming that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family are directly interfering in transfer decisions.
Both news come at a time when Michael Carrick’s team is struggling in terms of sport – United are currently in 14th place in the Premier League. Criticism of sporting director Jason Wilcox has increased after Lisandro Martínez publicly questioned the squad planning after the 0-2 loss to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.
Amazon’s cameras cause discomfort
Manchester United are taking part in the filming of All or Nothing throughout the 2026/27 season – an Amazon documentary series that provides insight into how football clubs are run on the inside.
Some in the squad say that the camera presence affects the communication between players and coaching staff, especially in meetings after matches.
Players should withhold certain critical input for fear that the statements will end up in the documentary. This can hamper the analysis of both individual and collective errors – even if it has not been proven that the recordings have directly affected the results.
The discomfort coincides with a start to the season in which United have won just one of their first six Premier League games, adding to the pressure on Michael Carrick.
Several clubs have participated, including Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City, which are now seen in a slightly different light.
Agents question Wilcox’s authority
In addition to the problems in the dressing room, there has been new information about how the sporting management works. According to Daily Mail Sport, several agents who have been negotiating with the club are questioning Jason Wilcox’s independence in transfer matters.
One of the representatives says that Wilcox is in a difficult position: Despite being sporting director, the final decisions depend on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers.
The agent believes that removing Wilcox would not solve United’s structural problems, as the owners have the final say in the operations anyway.
Particularly interesting is the statement from another representative, who claims to have reached an agreement with Wilcox – before Ratcliffe intervened and changed the terms. According to this version, the intervention caused the deal to fall apart. The agent does not specify which player or what amounts are involved, so it is impossible to determine which transfer was disrupted.
The statements shed light on the division of responsibilities within the club, but they are agent testimony – not official confirmation of how each transfer is approved.
Martínez increases pressure on management
The reports come after criticism from Lisandro Martínez, the 28-year-old Argentine centre-back, about the club’s planning in the summer transfer window.
The defender questioned the lack of reinforcements after the loss to Atlético Madrid, pointing directly to Jason Wilcox as one of those responsible for squad building.
The statements caused reactions internally, and the player later apologized after talks with Michael Carrick and members of the sporting management.
This summer, United brought in Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans – but the criticism is about positions that are still unfilled, especially in defence and attack.
Important decisions ahead
The situation is a challenge for Jason Wilcox. The sporting director has to deal with the needs of the squad, while agents claim that his ability to close deals is being influenced by the owners.
The January 2027 transfer window will be an opportunity to see if the club changes its recruitment policy. The needs Martínez pointed out in defence and attack could become top priorities.
Meanwhile, United will have to deal with two separate challenges: making sure Amazon’s cameras don’t interfere with internal discussions, and determining who actually has the authority to approve transfers. The next transfer window will be a measure of whether the criticism of Ratcliffe, the Glazers and Wilcox leads to real changes in how the sporting management operates.
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