Manchester United to make first move for £15m-rated Everton teenager Jack Rodwell

20 May 2010 08:03
Rodwell has been linked with several clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea. But Manchester United are reportedly set to make the first move by making a bid this summer. [LNB]Moyes, however, expects the 19 year-old to stay at Goodison beyond the summer. [LNB] Related ArticlesTransfer TalkEverton target Martin PetrovMancini tracks IbrahimovicEvra blasts France 'incompetence'Man City poised to swoop for £21.5m LuizToshack opens the door for Bellamy"As far as we are concerned, Jack will be here next season. He has a four-year deal and it is being renewed just now. [LNB]"I feel he understands that he is being pushed in the right direction at Everton and he appreciates that he is at the right place."[LNB]Everton fans have seen other key players leave in the past such as Wayne Rooney to United and Joleon Lescott to Manchester City, but Moyes is desperate to keep hold of all of his stars - not just Rodwell. [LNB]"Are we susceptible? Of course we are, because people look at us and think, 'We can go to Everton and take their best players'," Moyes added. [LNB]"But if they do, they know they are going to have to come with a very big cheque. If they come here, they know it is going to be very expensive and our intention is not to let any of the players go. I expect them to be here next season."[LNB]

Source: Telegraph