Leighton Baines has pleaded with Everton to grant him his dream move to Manchester United, according to reports.
The England left-back has been the subject of three failed bids from the Premier League champions this summer.
And the 28-year-old has spoken to manager Roberto Martinez and chairman Bill Kenwright in a bid to push through the move before Monday’s transfer deadline, reports the Independent.
Wanting out: Leighton Baines (right) has asked Everton to grant him a move to Manchester United
United have so far failed with bids of £9million and £12m as well as a joint offer of £28m for Baines and his Toffees team-mate Marouane Fellaini.
The full-back has started both of Everton’s Premier League games this season and is in the squad for Wednesday’s Capital One Cup clash with Stevenage.
But Baines has reiterated his desire to move to Old Trafford.
Making his move: David Moyes wants Baines to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes
United’s latest bid was described by Martinez as ‘derisory and insulting’ but David Moyes responded by saying Baines should leave – and be reunited with the Scotsman – for the good of his career.
Asked if he had sympathy for Martinez, Moyes said: ‘I definitely do. But I also know that if I was the Everton manager and Sir Alex had come asking for Baines and Fellaini, I would have found it very difficult to keep them.
‘I always felt the right thing to do was what was right for the players.
Target: Marouane Fellaini is also wanted by United as Moyes seeks a big first signing for the champions
‘All we can do is our job here. Roberto is in a new job and I am sure he will get to understand how Everton work. I know exactly how Everton work. I signed every player at Everton.
‘I respect Everton greatly and I don’t want to do anything that would in turn affect them.Â
‘Of course, taking their players would affect them but I am certainly only doing what I have to do in my job.’
