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Everton are ready to test Manchester United’s resolve to hold on to Adnan Januzaj with a renewed bid to sign the winger in the summer.

Roberto Martinez is an admirer of the Belgian international and wanted to take him to Goodison Park during the January transfer window.

United refused to let the 20-year-old go midway through the campaign, with Paris St Germain also expressing an interest.

But Louis van Gaal could be tempted to sell at the end of the season after Januzaj’s failure to establish himself at Old Trafford.

Januzaj hasn’t played since coming on as a substitute in the FA Cup defeat to Arsenal on March 9.

He’s only made eight starts all season.

His troubles at club level have also impacted on his international ambitions after being dropped from Belgium’s squad for their recent internationals.

That will be a concern to the player ahead of next summer’s European Championships.

He faces the dilemma of risking his place at Euro 2016 by trying to fight for his place at United - or starting afresh at another club. Everton will hope they can present an attractive proposition to the versatile forward, who would not have to leave the north west to join the Merseysiders.

But they will face competition for the signature of a player, who was considered one of Europe’s most exciting prospects 12 months ago.

PSG could be tempted to go back in for him - with Edinson Cavani or Marquinhos potentially involved in any deal to lure him away from Old Trafford.

David Moyes, who gave him his first team break at United, would also be interested in a reunion at Real Sociedad.

Much will depend on Januzaj’s thinking at the end of the season.

United showed little appetite in allowing him to leave either on loan or in a permanent deal in January. Van Gaal may be more open to the idea six months on, otherwise it would require the player to agitate for a move.

He has seen his opportunities restricted by the form of Ashley Young, Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini since the turn of the year.

With Angel di Maria also in contention and Gareth Bale and Memphis Depay summer targets, the competition for places is only set to intensify.

United could expect to demand in excess of £20m for Januzaj, which would help their transfer plans in the next window.

Even though Van Gaal has been promised another budget in the region of £150m, he is also likely to need to sell.

Bale would cost in the region of £70m, while Mats Hummels would command a fee of around £35m. Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has been valued anywhere between £40-60m if he can prove his fitness.

That does not take into consideration the cost of replacing Radamel Falcao, who is set to leave when his season-long loan deal ends.

Southampton right back Nathaniel Clyne is another player being monitored by United - and they will know that Southampton will drive a hard bargain for the England international, even if he only has a year to run on his contract. United will hope to bring in funds from the sales of Nani, Javier Hernandez and possibly Rafael.

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