Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly waiting for Morgan Schneiderlin's switch to Everton to go through before officially making an approach for AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, while rivals Manchester City and Chelsea are also thought to have shown an interest.
United have so far delayed making a bid for the £21m-rated Monaco ace, but ESPN claims that an offer will be tabled in the coming days once Schneiderlin gets his £22m move to Everton done and dusted.
Bakayoko, seen as an ideal long-term replacement for Michael Carrick in the deep-midfield role, will follow Anthony Martial in making the switch from the Stade Louis II should he agree terms.
Schneiderlin, meanwhile, is understood to be undergoing a medical with Everton and could see a transfer officially go through by Wednesday evening.
