According to reports Manchester United may be forced to increase their bid for Everton full-back Leighton Baines.
The Manchester Evening News claims United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has baulked at the £20 million demanded by the Toffees.
It is understood United value the England international at closer to £12 million.
While United are not prepared to be held to ransom, they cannot afford to fall behind Manchester City and Chelsea who are likely to spend heavily this summer.
"If Glen Johnson is worth £18m, then Baines is worth £30m - minimum £25m - enough said."
hb, west mids around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Best lb in the world have to b Ashley cole for his overlapping or or reberto Carlos for his free kick Haines has both "
Charlie, East London around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Baines is 27 and will be first choice for at least six seasons; £4m per season and £20m is a bargain."
Mikey O, London around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Quoting a price is not holding someone to ransom. It is a difference in valuation - if he doesnt like it look elsewhere. No ransom at all"
Son of St Domingo, Preston around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Would be a bad move for Baines no matter what fergie offers. United are finished. He should wait until City or Chelsea come calling."
Danny, Cork around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"he scores goals, he can pick a pass, he links up brilliantly with quality wingers snip at 20 million"
bri, uk around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Always liked leighton bains would be a great buy 4 united fergie sign him up but would evra have a place if he cam probably not "
jt, manchester around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"At 12 million he'd be good value, but 20 million is a joke. "
Steve Hughes, Perth, Australia around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Tell ye what give him to Fergie for free eh"
Me, Here around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"AND this guy is the answer - don't make me laugh. IF you gonna spend, spend it on something worthwhile"
Ichi the Killer, Japan around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"dont even get him utd get someone younger and long term replacement and cover for evra hes quality evra dont waste on him he'll be 28 soon"
lew, uk around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
"for the best english international left back going? closer to £25 from the current market."
Bobby, Wigan around 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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