Everton have reportedly failed in a £19 million bid for Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.
That’s according to Chris Bascombe of the Daily Telegraph, who has suggested the Red Devils are hoping to recoup the £24 million they paid to sign the France international in the summer of 2015. Schneiderlin is said to be a “prime target” for the Toffees midseason, as they look to bolster their midfield options.
According to Paul Joyce of the Times, United and Everton aren’t too far away in terms of their valuation:
Man Utd seeking £20m+ for Schneiderlin after rejecting Everton offer of around £19m
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) January 3, 2017
As noted by Bascombe, West Bromwich Albion are also interested in the 27-year-old and are said to have had a bid of £13 million rejected by the Old Trafford outfit.