English tabloid The Daily Star asserts that Newcastle United are set to launch an £18m (€24m) bid for Michael Carrick of Manchester United.The midfielder, a Tyneside native, arrived at Old Trafford in 2006 in a big-money move from Tottenham Hotspur. His first season saw him establish himself as an integral part of the lineup, while this campaign has seen him endure spells of injury and rotation.
However, he remains a relatively important player to Alex Ferguson, and as such any potential bid from Newcastle would have to be sizable.
To this end, chairman Mike Ashley and new boss Kevin Keegan are said to be willing to splash out in style to strengthen their own ailing central line.
Carrick, 26, has 13 caps for England, having taken part in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
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