Jose Mourinho looks set to decide this Man United star's Old Trafford future

MICHAEL CARRICK'S future will depend on who's in the Manchester United hot-seat next season, according to reports.

The Sun claim the Red Devils want to offer the veteran playmaker a new deal.

But the Premier League giants cannot sign him up until the managerial situation is formally sorted.

It's widely expected former Chelsea chief Jose Mourinho will replace Louis van Gaal at the end of the season.

And if he's appointed, the charismatic chief will decide the England midfielder's fate.

Carrick, 35, has been linked with a big-money move to China but would reportedly prefer to stay at United.

The influential ace is also being monitored by Newcastle and former club West Ham.

Carrick moved to Old Trafford from Tottenham in 2006 and has won five Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Despite United's underwhelming season, he has consistently impressed in the deep lying defensive midfielder role.