Everton face a battle to hang on to Leighton Baines after Manchester United had an opening bid for the England left-back rejected. United boss David Moyes, who does not technically begin work at Old Trafford until Monday, returned to his former club with a bid of about £12million for the defender, but Press Association Sport understands it was dismissed out of hand by Everton, who have stressed the 28-year-old is not for sale. While the Toffees are determined to maintain that stance it is unlikely to deter United, who can offer Baines Champions League football at a time when he is probably at the peak of his career. Last season the left-back created 116 chances - more than any other player...
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