David Moyes will also launch a second bid for Everton left-back Leighton Baines, having seen a £12m offer turned down by his former employers last month.
The former Toffees boss knows just how much the 28 year old England man offers both in defence and attack and is desperate to persuade his former charge to force the issue by placing a transfer request that would greatly assist Man United as they prepare a bid in the region of £18m for the set piece specialist.
Everton have stated they are not willing to sell Baines to Man United but chairman Bill Kenwright may struggle to stick by this stance if an offer of real value is made and the player makes it clear he wishes to leave.
Baines has been a hugely consistent performer during his six seasons at Goodison Park but is perhaps ready to make the ‘step-up’ this summer, not least because a high profile move to Man United could help to unseat rival Ashley Cole in the England starting eleven with a World Cup finals tournament on the horizon.