Manchester United have launched a £10 million bid for Leeds superkid Fabian Delph.

The Sun says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson made his move after Fulham steamed in with a £6m bid for the 19-year-old sensation, who is being tipped as the new Paul Scholes.

Delph is a combative midfielder with an eye for goal like Scholes.

He has been a regular in the Leeds side this term after captaining the reserves.

United were alerted after Fulham scouts again checked on Delph as the England Under-19 international scored for Leeds in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Stockport at Edgeley Park.

Fergie has matched the Fulham offer of £6m up front - but has added extra incentives related to appearances and trophies that would push the deal close to £10m.

And the Old Trafford boss has also told Leeds they can take two of his own promising youngsters on loan as they bid to get their League One promotion train rolling again.

He is prepared to let midfielders Darron Gibson and Rodrigo Possebon switch temporarily to Elland Road.