MICHAEL Ricketts has sensationally handed in a written transfer request to Wanderers - and it has been accepted!

A club spokesman said: We are very disappointed that Michael has decided to take this course of action, particularly after all the hard work we have invested in him since his arrival from Walsall.

However, if a player is adamant in his desire to leave the club, then providing we get an offer that reflects his true value, we will not step in his way.

Spurs have been consistently linked with the striker but Wanderers have also previously put a six million pound price tag on forward who has made one England appearance.