http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leighton-Baines-c21987 revealed he was delighted to be part of the speculations linking him to the Premier League giants Manchester United, but was currently focused on doing well in the European Championships.
Baines, who plays at the left-back position, is reportedly under the surveillance of top flight clubs in England after his notable impact at Goodison Park last term. He remained a focal point of Everton’s rearguard during the 2011/12 campaign, as the Toffees
conceded just 40 league goals throughout the term-bettered only by Manchester City and United.
Subsequently, the 27-year old received an international call up for Euro 2012, where he is expected to be a locum to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Cole-c6809 in the Three Lions defensive front.
After being humbled by his noisy local rivals, who are currently pursuing ostentatious summer deals in a bid to establish their stronghold in the Premier League, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson himself is contemplating reviewing his policy of honing young players instead
of making expensive signings. United will reportedly seek the Evertonian player for a transfer fee in the range of 15 to 20 million pounds.
Irrespective of what becomes of the transfer talks, Baines revealed he was delighted to be associated with a club as big as United, but insisted he was currently part of a team for whom he carries deep affection.
While talking to reporters, he said: “The United link is flattering. There is no harm in people talking about it because it is a great club. But I'm at a great club as well, a club that I love.”
The defender indicated that parting ways with Everton will be one of the hardest things that he has ever done. However, he mentioned that at the moment he had set his focus on the European Championships and refused to be drawn into the discussion whether
he would accept an offer from the Red Devils or not.
He continued, “Would it be hard to turn United down? I'm not letting my focus shift to that while I am in camp. I'm focused on what I'm doing at the moment.”
According to reports, Everton have put the worth of the English International to be close to 20 million pounds. Even though United are unwilling to go as lavish for the defender, they are expected to offer one or two players on loan to sweeten up the pot
along with a 12-15 million pounds transfer fee.
United have got superfluity in their squad and may use Ji-Sung Park and Da Silva twins in order to flourish the move.
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