Tottenham are set to reject a 10million offer from Manchester United for England midfielder Michael Carrick.
Although neither club have confirmed the bid, it is believed Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted Carrick - currently in Germany with England's World Cup squad - as the man to strengthen United's problem midfield area and an offer was faxed to White Hart Lane today.
However, it seems Ferguson will have to substantially increase his initial offer if he is to stand any chance of luring the Wallsend-born star to Old Trafford.