Everton plot surprise move for Manchester United midfielder

Everton keep tabs on Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell

 

EVERTON are keeping tabs on Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell.

 

The Toffees sent scouts to watch United Under-21s 6-1 victory over Leicester on Monday night, where Powell impressed with two goals.

And according to Clubcall, the Merseysiders are considering a move for the 21-year-old next summer when his contract expires.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez reportedly tried to sign Powell during his four-year spell in charge of Wigan.

 

Powell has been out if action for most of the season with a knee injury, but has made two substitute appearances in the recent defeats to Wolfsburg and Bournemouth.

The former England Under-21 international, who was sent back from his loan spell at Leicester after failing to impress, joining United from Crewe in 2012.

United's Under-21 coach Warren Joyce spoke of Powell's return from injury last month, insisting he's ready to play more games for Louis van Gaal's side.

 

Nick Powell bagged a brace against Leicester's development side

"Nick's worked extremely hard," Joyce said. "It's been a testing time, as you expect when you're injured and obviously out for this amount of time with an injury.

"But his attitude has been outstanding in the gym and out on the training field.

"I think, to be fair, he is looking in the best condition he has ever been in his life. Hopefully, he kicks on with that now when the games start coming."