Manchester United have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur on Friday to sign international midfielder Michael Carrick "Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur can confirm they have agreed terms for the transfer of the registration of Michael Carrick conditional upon the Player agreeing personal terms with Manchester United," read a statement on United's official website. "The Player shall also be required to pass a medical. This will take place on Monday." The transfer fee has not been disclosed but it is believed to be in the region of £15 million ($27.9 million), according to BBC Sport.
Ghali The Red Devils have taken advantage of Ruud van Nistelrooy's sale to Real Madrid, the deal that enabled them to fulfill Tottenham's financial demands for Carrick. United coach Alex Ferguson has been searching for a defensive midfielder to fill the void left by Roy Keane's departure to Glasgow Celtic before announcing his retirement. Tottenham coach Martin Jol said Spurs couldn't resist Carrick's desire to join the Ferguson's side. "This is a move that Michael wants to make. We have given him every reason to stay, but he has asked to be allowed to leave," Jol told Tottenham official website. Carrick's move will give Egyptian international midfielder Hossam Ghali bigger chances to secure a starting place in Tottenham next season.