Manchester United to bid £15m for Everton's Jack Rodwell

19 February 2011 14:32
Bright future: Everton teenager Jack Rodwell[LNB]Manchester United's summer spending will be kicked off with a ?15million bid for Everton teenager Jack Rodwell. [LNB]United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been an admirer of the England Under 21 midfielder for 18 months. [LNB]He considered a bid for Rodwell in January but decided to hold off after learning that Everton would not let the 19-year-old go before the end of the season. [LNB]Writing in the match programme before last weekend's Manchester derby, Ferguson said: 'We had an interest in one player and had a chance of bringing him in, but the other parties involved weren't ready and so we have put it away until the summer.' [LNB]Sportsmail understands Rodwell was that player and that Ferguson is confident of landing him this summer. [LNB]Everton manager David Moyes fended off United's interest last year by handing the youngster a new contract but Ferguson will not give up on Rodwell. [LNB] Remember me? Rodwell shot to fame and made a lasting impression on Ferguson with a fine individual goal and wild celebration against United last year[LNB] Evra commits future to Manchester United with new three-year deal Fergie to gamble on Manchester United kids in historic cup clash against minnows Crawley Everton owe Moyes a victory after dismal display at Bolton, admits CahillAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinionAll the latest Everton FC news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, David Moyes Places: Manchester

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