Wout Weghorst is due to fly to Manchester on Thursday for a medical with a view to signing for Manchester United until the end of the season. The Netherlands striker, who is on loan at Besiktas from Burnley, was identified by his compatriot Erik ten Hag as the ideal solution to United’s search for a forward.
United have agreed to pay Besiktas €3m (£2.7m) as compensation for ending his spell early. The Turkish club have been adamant they would not let Weghorst go without a suitable replacement and have been working to try to bring in Vincent Aboubakar from Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Weghorst has scored eight goals in 16 Turkish league games. He scored twice in 20 Premier League matches for Burnley, after signing from Wolfsburg.
Everton hope Weghorst’s impending arrival will encourage United to sanction a loan exit for Anthony Elanga, and have stepped up their interest in the Sweden international.
Frank Lampard is desperate to improve his forward options but initial inquiries for Elanga were rejected, with United wanting to sign a striker before allowing the 20-year-old winger to leave.
Elanga has struggled for game time under Ten Hag but has been used in the cup competitions and with United having three cup ties at the end of the month, Everton may have to wait to conclude any deal.
