Charlie Wyke's Blues future hangs in the balance

Charlie Wyke's future is in the balance with Bradford City hoping to push through a deal for United's leading scorer.

The League One club put a bid in for Wyke last night, that is thought to have triggered a £250,000 release clause in the striker's contract.

Carlisle United said it could not confirm or deny Wyke's contract terms.

The clause gives Bradford permission to discuss the 24-year-old's career with him - making it Wyke's decision on whether he leaves the Blues.

With 17 goals this season, Wyke has scored nearly half of all the team's goals since mid-November.

The club has released this statement: