Carrick advised to release two Manchester United players.

Former Newcastle United attacking midfielder Chris Waddle has urged Manchester United manager Michael Carrick to release two players during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Carrick is preparing for his first transfer period as the club’s permanent manager, having recently been appointed on a two‑year contract.

Speaking to BoyleSports, Waddle said that United must also let go of several other players, including Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund.

“Looking at Manchester United, Casemiro is going, they have got to get rid of Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund has to be moved on,” Waddle said.

“There are another five or six players they need to get off the wage bill to allow Carrick to bring in players that he thinks will do the job.”