Manchester United 'ready to move for midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly waiting for Morgan Schneiderlin's switch to Everton to go through before officially making an approach for AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.

The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, while rivals Manchester City and Chelsea are also thought to have shown an interest.

United have so far delayed making a bid for the £21m-rated Monaco ace, but ESPN claims that an offer will be tabled in the coming days once Schneiderlin gets his £22m move to Everton done and dusted.

Bakayoko, seen as an ideal long-term replacement for Michael Carrick in the deep-midfield role, will follow Anthony Martial in making the switch from the Stade Louis II should he agree terms.

Schneiderlin, meanwhile, is understood to be undergoing a medical with Everton and could see a transfer officially go through by Wednesday evening.