Sir Alex Ferguson intends to swoop for Everton youngster Ross Barkley in January.
The Sunday Express says seven years ago United invested a massive £30million in another Everton 17-year-old who had announced his arrival in the Premier League, Wayne Rooney.
Although Barkley, a box to box midfielder in the style of former Old Trafford great Bryan Robson, has yet to establish himself as a Goodison Park regular, United have already seen enough to make their interest known.
It’s understood that there was dialogue between Everton and United in the summer with the Premier League champions prepared to do business.
Everton stood firm – but although no price was mentioned, they wouldn’t accept anything less than £15m – and that could yet increase.
United will be back in during the January transfer window, anxious not to miss out on one of the most exciting talents to emerge since Rooney exploded on to the scene.
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