Now aged 34 and with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United remains incredibly uncertain.
The England international reportedly wants to continue his Red Devils career but he’s yet to be offered a new deal and with major change expected at Old Trafford during the summer, he could inevitably be asked to move on.
Which begs the question, how do you replace a player like Michael Carrick? The midfielder is a rather unique talent, especially in terms of the Premier League, having never been much of a goal-scorer or provider yet always influenced matches through his quality in possession and ability to read the game.
But fear not, Manchester United fans – This Is Futbol is here to help! Using our god-given powers of transfer know-how, we’ve been running the rule over five like-minded successors the Red Devils would be wise to swoop for in the summer.