AXEL WITSEL could prove the maddest example yet that money has gone mad in China. The Toffees have made a central midfielder a priority in the January window, however manager Ronald Koeman is struggling to bag Manchester United’s Morgan Schneiderlin. The winger’s Manchester City contract expires in the summer and Pep Guardiola has no plans in extending his current deal as he looks to revamp his squad. am PSTIt is most likely that United will try and drive the asking price down though - with ?£42m looking expensive for a central defender who is unproven in Europes top leagues. BENFICA are convinced Victor Lindelof WILL join Manchester United, according to reports in Portugal. United are reportedly not keen to shell out ?£42million on an unproven defender, after Phil Jones an. The Algeria international has helped his side up to third this season and is regarded as one of the best crossers in Serie A, which Diego Costa would thrive on. A reunion with Koeman looks difficult for Schneiderlin, so it could be a battle of wills between Uni. Paul Pogbas transfer to Manchester United in the summer for £86m has also helped boost the revenue streams however they did spend £75 on Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli. Manchester United duo Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay and Burnleys former? Old Trafford centre-back Michael Keane are more realistic options.