Carrick’s move to United imminent, says Ferguson

ALEX Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United are on the verge of signing Michael Carrick from Tottenham.

Ferguson has already had one £10million (€14.6m) bid for the England midfielder turned down but, in the wake of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s departure for Real Madrid, has pursued his interest in Carrick further.

And while he played down suggestions a deal for the 25-year-old had already been done, the United boss is confident Carrick’s move to Old Trafford will be completed next week.