Morgan Schneiderlin is a January transfer target for West Bromwich Albion

The Manchester United midfielder could cost as much as £20million

Everton are also courting the Frenchman ahead of the new transfer window

West Bromwich Albion are preparing a second bid worth up to £20million for Morgan Schneiderlin after Manchester United rejected the club's opening offer.

Tony Pulis is determined to add quality to his side during the January window and believes Schneiderlin can be convinced that a move to the Hawthorns will be positive for his career.

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United turned down West Brom's initial bid on Friday but Pulis is expected to return with a higher proposal in the coming days.

Morgan Schneiderlin is wanted by West Brom in the January transfer window

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West Brom hierarchy were encouraged in their pursuit when discussing the matter with United officials as the sides met in the Premier League a fortnight ago.

Everton are also interested in Schneiderlin as manager Ronald Koeman worked with the midfielder at Southampton, but it is believed a formal offer is yet to arrive from Goodison.

Schneiderlin, the France international, has been frozen out under Jose Mourinho and Pulis believes the promise of regular football will provide a compelling case.

Pulis has already convinced Darren Fletcher and Jonny Evans to leave Old Trafford for West Brom and also got Nacer Chadli from Tottenham in his mission to raise the calibre of his squad.

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Mourinho has said he will allow Schneiderlin to leave if an acceptable bid is made.