Perhaps it was inevitable. When a Manchester United player is devoid of opportunities, you can best be assured that a club 34 miles west will show more than a passing interest.
Cue Everton, and their deadline-day loan deal for Donny van de Beek, who has started just four Premier League matches since his £40m move to Utd from Ajax.
The Dutchman becomes the tenth player in the Premier League era to make the move from Old Trafford to Goodison Park, as he looks to rejuvenate his career. So, it begs the question, how have the others fared?