Report: Michael Carrick wants to stay at Manchester United

Michael Carrick has reportedly informed Manchester United chiefs that he wants to stay beyond the end of the season, amid growing interest from a number of clubs.

The long-serving midfielder, recently rewarded with a testimonial thanks to a decade's service, is said to be on the radar of Premier League sides West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City.

Championship outfit Aston Villa are also rumoured to be keeping a close eye on the situation, as Carrick struggles for playing time in his 12th season at Old Trafford, not helped by a troublesome injury picked up last month.

Despite the lure of first-team football elsewhere, ESPN claims that the 34-cap England international is hopeful of remaining at the club for at least another year by putting pen to paper on a contract extension.

Carrick has featured just once in all competitions for United this term, coming against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup on September 20.