Arsenal plot shock move for Manchester United star: Arsene Wenger is a huge fan

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Arsenal are plotting a shock move to sign Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick

The Manchester United midfielder has been instrumental to Jose Mourinho's success this season, but his future remains unclear at Old Trafford.

Carrick's contract runs out at the end of the season and The Sun on Sunday claim Arsenal are leading the race to sign the 35-year-old.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be a huge fan of Carrick

It is said Arsene Wenger, who's own future at the Emirates is up in the air, is a huge fan of Carrick and is ready to sign him on a free transfer.

And Mourinho has cast doubt over his future at the club after suggesting that the clock is ticking for the veteran.

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Jose Mourinho has given Carrick no guarantees over being handed a contract extension

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Red Devils boss Mourinho 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 keen to resolve his midfield crisis with Granit Xhaka failing to live up to his £34million price tag so far and Santi Cazorla still facing a lengthy spell on the sideline through injury.

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