Old Trafford side keen on Goodison Park starlet.
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Man United boss David Moyes is willing to sacrifice midfielder Tom Cleverley in his pursuit of Everton youngster Ross Barkley according to the Daily Star.
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The Toffees are keen to keep hold of 20 year old Barkley and are ready to offer the England international a new contract in order to head off a potential exit with former boss Moyes clearly intent on nabbing the Goodison Park starlet.
Moyes has discussed a number of prospective targets with chief executive Ed Woodward and sees Barkley as a priority signing.
United are ready to offer Cleverley, who played under Roberto Martinez during a loan spell at Wigan Athletic, in a part exchange deal to land Barkley and should the Everton man push for an exit then such a deal could interest in the Spanish manager.
Man City also want Barkley, who has more than three years to run on his current contract and as such would cost a fairly hefty fee.
Barkley is a regular in Martinez’s first team set-up, starting 13 of the club’s 16 Premier League fixtures this season.
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