Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United will try to sign a new midfielder in the summer, with Michael Carrick set to join the coaching staff at the end of the season Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United will try to sign a new midfielder in the summer, with Michael Carrick set to join the coaching staff at the end of the seasonJose Mourinho says Manchester United need to sign a new midfielder in the summer in order to fill the void that will be left by the retiring Michael Carrick. When asked about possible new recruits when the transfer window reopens, Mourinho said: "We need to sign a midfield player because we are going to lose Michael Carrick. Michael Carrick has made just three appearances for United this season"Of course we need balance in the team and I said that months ago. One player who could step into Carrick's boots is Scott McTominay, the 21-year-old midfielder who has broken into the United first team this season. He has made 12 appearances so far this campaign, and when asked about the chances of another youngster being promoted to replace Carrick, Mourinho said: "It depends what you understand by promotion.

Source: Sky sports February 16, 2018 22:30 UTC