Carrick has yet to be offered a new deal by United, and while it is not yet confirmed that he will leave Old Trafford when his existing contract expires next month, a number of clubs are lining up to make the England midfielder offers to join them as a free agent.

Everton, Newcastle United and West Ham United, Carrick’s former club, are thought to be among those interested in signing the 34-year-old in addition to clubs in the MLS in America.

Carrick was accompanied by his children, Jacey and Louise, both of whom were mascots, as he led United on to the pitch for Tuesday’s 3-1 win against Bournemouth at Old Trafford, which also happened with Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra before their final matches at the ground for United.