The Daily Mirror is suggesting that Everton are on the verge of accepting the latest offer from Manchester United for star defender Leighton Baines.
The Red Devils have already had two official bids rejected for the England international, but it appears their efforts will finally come to fruition in the January window.
Having signed Marouane Fellaini from Goodison Park, David Moyes is set to raid his former club for another star player as he looks to help Manchester United revive the Premier League title bid.
With long-serving full-back Patrice Evra hinting he could leave at the end of the season, the English giants are determined to get their man at the earliest opportunity.
Given that United are also expected to reinforce the midfield area in the winter, chances are they will be vying for the Premiership title, especially given that their title rivals are not exactly on fire at the moment.
Taking also into account that Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie have clicked into gear, there could be value in odds of 19/5 offered on United to defend the league title. Meanwhile, they are 13/10 to finish in top 2 and 1/4 for a top 4 finish.
Having beaten Arsenal to record their third straight league triumph, Manchester United can further close the gap behind their title rivals by defeating Cardiff City away next weekend.
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