Micah Richards is a target for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

Once rated as one of the brightest prospects in English football, the 21-year-old has failed to live up to the early expectations placed on his career.

Richards faces a struggle to get in the Manchester City starting line-up these days, and this is damaging his chances of making England’s World Cup squad.

It is being suggested that Harry Redknapp is lining up a New Year bid for the defender, who has proven himself to be capable of playing at right fullback or as centre-half.

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