Everton agree deal to take Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United

Everton have an agreement in place with Manchester United to take Donny van de Beek on loan as potentially the first signing of the Frank Lampard era, with the midfielder due to decide whether he prefers a move to Goodison Park or Crystal Palace.

Everton are ready to pay Van de Beek’s full salary until the end of the season after he was identified by Lampard – who is expected to be confirmed as the club’s manager on Sunday – as a priority target.

The Netherlands international, who has had limited game time at United under Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Ralf Rangnick, is also wanted by Patrick Vieira at Palace, who began their pursuit some days earlier.

A new midfielder is vital for Everton before Monday night’s transfer deadline with Abdoulaye Doucouré, Tom Davies and Fabian Delph sidelined until March with injury.

Phil Jones could leave United on loan for Bordeaux after the clubs held productive talks over a loan.