Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who signed England midfielder Paul from West Ham in 1989 for £1million, now plans to bring in his son (right), 20.

Tom could cost six times more than his father, with United and Championship side Blackpool close to agreeing a £6m fee.

He has shone at Blackpool after being released on a free by Liverpool, where he made one first-team appearance as a sub in a League Cup defeat against Northampton Town.