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Everton want to bring in Manchester United forward Adnan Januzaj.

Roberto Martinez has been a long-term admirer of the Belgium international and is hoping to sign the 20-year-old.

Januzaj has started the last two games for United but Everton believe they can secure the youngster on loan for the season.

Martinez confirmed, after Everton’s 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City, that he expects to tie up three deals before the September 1 transfer deadline.

River Plate defender Ramiro Funes Mori is close to completing his £5.5m move while Everton have now cooled their interest in Andriy Yarmolenko.

But the Blues are now in the hunt for Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian play-maker Bernard.

“It’s going to be important the next few days,” Martinez said.

“I expect a couple of signings to happen.

“But there is no news in anything specific, because nothing has been concluded.”

He added: “I expect to complete three signings before the window closes.”

Martinez had tried to sign Januzaj in January but United boss Louis Van Gaal blocked the move.

The Belgian has been capped fives times for his country and joined United in 2013 from Anderlecht.

Januzaj would join Romelu Lukaku, Kevin Mirallas and David Henen as Belgian players at Goodison.