If, as reported, Daley Blind’s time at Manchester United is coming to an end then should Everton take a closer look?
Daley Blind of Manchester United celebrates scoring a penalty, his side’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match against SL Benfica.
Daley Blind could be on his way out of Manchester United in either of the next two transfer windows, with the Times reporting the Dutchman is worried about his future at the club.
Blind’s current contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the season, but there is a clause that could be triggered to extend it by 12 months.
Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho (R) speaks with Daley Blind on the touchline during the English Premier League football match against Southampton.
However, the 27-year-old’s concern is that the Premier League giants will simply activate the clause so that they can cash-in on him next summer, rather than losing him on a free.
Foreign clubs can start negotiating a pre-contract agreement with Blind in January, with the Sun previously reporting that Turkish duo Fenerbahce and Galatasaray were interested.
Yet if the Netherlands international is set to leave Old Trafford, then could Everton take a closer look at the versatile player and his ability to fill a number of roles?
Sam Allardyce (R) is greeted as he arrives in the stands to watch the English Premier League football match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park.
Blind has operated at left-back, central defence and in defensive midfield during his time in England, with the first two positions in particular ones that the Toffees are struggling for support in currently.
United are unlikely to demand a huge fee for the former Ajax man, although the one stumbling block could be his wage demands; with the Express reporting he earns around £130,000-a-week currently.
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