Everton move for Pranjic clears way for Baines’ United switch

Everton look to have won the race to sign Croatia international wing-back Danijel Pranjic, fuelling speculation that Leighton Baines is on his way out of Goodison Park to Manchester United.

Pranjic claims he had been close to completing a deal to the Premier League outfit in January and is now a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

Pranjic said: “I am honoured that such a successful coach [as David Moyes] wants to sign me, and would be honoured to play for a club like Everton with such a rich history.