Manchester United
transfer target Leighton
Baines was believed by many to be United's top transfer target this summer
on the defensive front—boosting the Red Devils back line and adding great depth
to the back four at Old Trafford.
However, so far, he is no closer to joining United than he was at the start of the season, with Everton confirming that no bid has been made for Baines.
Everton have already valued the player at closer to £17 million and are reportedly in the process of drawing up a new and improved contract to keep the defender at Goodison Park, since he is vital to the team's plans this season.
According to The Daily Mirror, it was thought that the club's well-known financial problems would force the Toffees to accept United's reduced offer, but it now seems that they are completely content to hang on to Baines throughout the summer transfer window.
If Manchester United want to land the defender, they will have to pay closer to the £17 million that Everton desire—a move that should be made by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Sir Alex has already conceded that United are a little short at left back and given the way in which injuries to their defense crippled United's chances for a 20th English Premier League title, he would be wise not to allow the same mistake to happen again.
However, so far, he is no closer to joining United than he was at the start of the season, with Everton confirming that no bid has been made for Baines.
Everton have already valued the player at closer to £17 million and are reportedly in the process of drawing up a new and improved contract to keep the defender at Goodison Park, since he is vital to the team's plans this season.
According to The Daily Mirror, it was thought that the club's well-known financial problems would force the Toffees to accept United's reduced offer, but it now seems that they are completely content to hang on to Baines throughout the summer transfer window.
If Manchester United want to land the defender, they will have to pay closer to the £17 million that Everton desire—a move that should be made by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Sir Alex has already conceded that United are a little short at left back and given the way in which injuries to their defense crippled United's chances for a 20th English Premier League title, he would be wise not to allow the same mistake to happen again.
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