Everton boss Ronald Koeman has hit out at Manchester United over their interest in Romelu Lukaku.
United are ready to test Everton's resolve to keep the Premier League's top goalscorer with a £60million summer bid following the news that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be sidelined until the New Year by a knee injury.
But Koeman scoffed: “I cannot see Manchester United finishing in the top four. Zlatan's injury looks bad and when I look at the amount of matches they are having to play this season, I can see them missing the top four. I have not been impressed by the way they play.
“They are struggling to decide matches. With Everton we drew twice against United this season – and both times there was more in it for us.
“The fact that Man United were struggling to beat a team like Anderlecht, proves what kind of season the club is having.
“Everton now have the resources to keep every player – including Lukaku, who has a contract for another two years.
“I am talking to the owners every week. We want to make the next step with this club towards a higher level.
“A lot is possible here and we want to bring in the best players we can get – players who will help us to play for a place in the Champions League."