Morgan Schneiderlin’s miserable 18-month spell at Manchester United is nearing an end with Everton moving closer to signing the France midfielder in a permanent deal.

Everton are in talks about bringing Schneiderlin to Goodison Park with United hopeful of agreeing a package that will see them recoup the £24 million they paid Southampton for the 27-year-old in July last year.

Schneiderlin has not started a Premier League game for United this season after being frozen out under manager Jose Mourinho and has come to accept his interests will be best served by a move.

West Bromwich Albion were also interested in Schneiderlin but Everton are in pole position to sign the Frenchman, who is keen to reunite with Ronald Koeman, who managed him at Southampton.