Carroll may remain at Old Trafford

ROY CARROLL is willing to sign a new contract with Manchester United, providing Alex Ferguson does not bring in even more competition during the summer.

After seizing the number-one slot from Tim Howard in September, Carroll was axed by Ferguson following his costly Champions League blunder against AC Milan two months ago.

The Northern Ireland goalkeeper is resigned to spending the remainder of the campaign on the bench, and Red Devils chief executive David Gill recently revealed his belief Carroll would be leaving when his current deal expires in the summer.