Villa have cash to tempt Man Utd into parting with Carrick

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is a January target for Aston Villa.

The People says Villa boss Gerard Houllier will be handed a stunning transfer kitty by Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner – with up to £30million to spend in the January transfer window.

Carrick has been on the radar for weeks and is the Frenchman's top target for the winter transfer window.