Before joining Bordeaux, Carroll played for Amiens in the 2023/24 season. He has a strong football background, having played for top-tier clubs such as Newcastle and Liverpool, as well as representing England at the international level.

Chelmsford City manager Andy Harrop has declined to comment on the speculation surrounding Carroll's potential move. However, Harrop is pleased with the current squad and believes that the team has a good balance of experienced and young players.

Chelmsford City finished the previous season in 11th place out of 24 teams in the National League South. The team is looking to build on their performance and develop their young players, which is a key part of their strategy.