Everton Want Manchester United Midfielder In January

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson only just missed out on sealing a move to Sunderland during the summer but it is now Everton who have identified the player as a potential January signing.

The Republic of Ireland international was hoping to secure a move away from Old Trafford where he has fallen behind the likes of Darren Fletcher, Anderson and Michael Carrick.

However, a deal with Sunderland fell through at the final hour and Gibson has now been forced to sit on the bench, or on some occasions not even make the match day squad, as United have won every league game so far this season.

Everton meanwhile had a difficult summer in which they were forced to sell Mikel Arteta to Arsenal, while finances dictated that manager David Moyes could not spend big money to bring players to the club.

Moyes is now hoping to persuade Manchester United to loan the player to Everton in January where he will almost certainly be given the chance to gain first team football.

The 23-year-old has fallen out of favour at United but still has a reputation as a goal scoring midfielder who would almost certainly be able to gain regular football away from old Trafford.