Manchester United star Michael Carrick could be in line for a shock move to Arsenal as Arsene Wenger looks to bolster his midfield
ARSENAL lead the queue for Michael Carrick – after Jose Mourinho refused to give assurances on his future.
The Manchester United midfielder’s contract is up at the end of the season and Arsene Wenger ready to pounce on a stunning free transfer.
Michael Carrick looks set to leave Old Trafford after being with the club since 2006Reuters
Carrick, 35, has been a key performer for United this season but Mourinho cannot guarantee a new deal.
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The Special One said: “Look, let’s be honest, I see many positive things in Carrick but I cannot go to his identity cards and delete five years. He is not 35, he is not 30.”
Wenger is a huge admirer of the ex-Tottenham and West Ham midfielder.
Mourinho has failed to give Carrick regular starts since he took over the Red DevilsPA:Press Association
Wenger is lining up a shock transfer for the 35-year-old who will be available on a free transferGetty Images
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And the Gunners boss has problems in defensive midfield as Granit Xhaka has struggled to settle to the Premier League and Santi Cazorla’s contract is expiring.
Francis Coquelin and Mo Elneny can play in that role but Wenger would also welcome the experience of Carrick.
His return as a United first-team regular in November was part of a United’s upturn in form – and they have still not lost a Premier League game where he has started.
A move to Arsenal wouldn’t go down well with Spurs fans after he spent two years at White Hart LanePA:Press Association
United extended his deal last year and Mourinho will now assess how important Carrick’s influence is to his squad.
He cited the veteran among the clutch of players that have the winning mentality he wants throughout his squad.
Mourinho said: “The ones with a history of success where that belongs to their natural habitat are Rooney, Carrick, who else? Zlatan, but not in our club, Antonio Valencia and not much.”
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