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Man United must sign this midfielder for next season - Ray Wilkins
RAY WILKINS has told Manchester United they must offer Michael Carrick a new contract.
Michael Carrick is said to be preparing to leave Old Trafford in the summer but Ray Wilkins says Mourinho must keep him at the club... #MUFC pic.twitter.com/CNlUbZrzwb
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Carrick is out of contract at the end of this season and is yet to be offered an extension to his current deal.
Reports today state the Manchester United star is preparing for life away from the club after the summer.
But Wilkins believes the 35-year-old still has what it takes to play a vital role in the United squad.
Ray Wilkins says Man United must offer Michael Carrick a new contract
I was very disappointed in Man United's ball retention. United have to keep Michael Carrick
He also says Carrick was the Red Devils’ best player in the 0-0 draw with Manchester City last night.
“He's got to stay at United as far as I'm concerned,” he said on talkSPORT.
“Until you can find someone who does the job that he does.
Ray Wilkins says Michael Carrick was Man United's best player against Man City
“I watched him last night, he was pulling and pushing people all over the place.
“He was the only one who could pass to a red shirt.
“I was very disappointed in Man United's ball retention. United have to keep Michael Carrick."