Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced he can land Everton youngster Jack Rodwell this summer.
The Daily Mail says Ferguson has sensed for some time that his United squad may be in need of serious attention and successive defeats by Chelsea and Liverpool have confirmed his worst fears.
Ferguson has long admired Rodwell's composure and versatility as a central midfielder or centre back.
He senses Everton may finally be ready to relent over allowing him to follow Wayne Rooney to Old Trafford.
