Manchester United are preparing to offer Michael Carrick a new one-year contract after José Mourinho is appointed as the club’s new manager. The former England midfielder feared he had played his last game for United because he has not heard from the hierarchy despite his contract expiring next month, but it is understood that he remains in the club’s plans.

Carrick lifted the FA Cup alongside Wayne Rooney on Saturday, which was widely interpreted as a signal of his departure after ten years at the club. His children were mascots at United’s final Barclays Premier League match of the season, against Bournemouth last Tuesday, which was also taken as a sign he would leave. Rio Ferdinand’s and Patrice Evra’s children were mascots on their final