Baines nears Old Trafford switch

Daily Express is reporting that Manchester United are set to wrap up the deal for Everton star Leighton Baines.

The Red Devils have been unsuccessful in their attempt to sign the England international this summer, but they are set to make things right in the January transfer window.

With Patrice Evra suggesting that he could leave the club at the end of the campaign, Manchester United are prepared to go the extra mile to land Baines in the winter.

And Daily Express has learned that Everton have come to terms with losing their prized asset, although their Premier League rivals will have to shell out at least £15 million to complete the deal.

Leighton Baines is widely regarded as the best left-back in the English Premier League and he is on the verge of nailing down a regular starting berth in the national team.

After twice coming from a goal behind to defeat Stoke at the weekend, Manchester United are 8/1 to defend the league title.