Pundit Wayne Rooney has sounded an alarm for Manchester United manager Michael Carrick regarding the mounting frustration of team captain Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international appeared visibly dejected following the club’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, October 10. The result was particularly damaging as United failed to capitalize on their opponent being reduced to ten men shortly after taking the lead, ultimately conceding an injury-time equalizer to Dominic Solanke. He has insisted that if things do not improve soon, Michael Carrick will have a major headache.
Reflecting on the team’s dismal start to the campaign, Rooney suggested that Fernandes’ visible agitation serves as a warning sign for Carrick. With Manchester United languishing in 13th place having secured only six points from their opening six Premier League matches, the pressure is mounting. Despite these collective struggles, the captain has maintained individual productivity, contributing four goals and one assist across eight appearances this season.
Beyond immediate tactical concerns, the club is reportedly looking toward the January transfer window to bolster its attacking options. Manchester United is monitoring 24-year-old Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo, who has been in clinical form since arriving from FC Augsburg in the summer of 2025. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, the forward has netted 50 goals in 61 appearances for the Croatian side, including 12 goals in just 13 games during the current term. He has found the back of the net 12 times in 13 games across competitions this season and is quite naturally attracting interest from elite clubs.
The competition for Beljo’s signature is expected to be fierce, with reports indicating interest from Premier League rivals including Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Newcastle United, and Leeds United. As United scouts continue to track his progress, the challenge for Carrick remains stabilizing the current squad to prevent further points dropped, a scenario that threatens to exacerbate the clear frustration currently felt by key players like Fernandes.
