**Everton are preparing to make a formal approach to Manchester United for Ethan Wheatley.**
The interest has intensified, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Toffees are putting together a proposal for the 20-year-old striker.
Romano reports that Everton are interested in the United academy graduate and are expected to approach Old Trafford soon.
[GIVEMESPORT has also relayed Romano’s update](https://www.givemesport.com/breaking-everton-prepare-bid-man-utd-ethan-wheatley-fabrizio-romano/), although no proposed fee or agreement between the clubs has yet been reported.
Wheatley returned to United this summer following loan spells with Northampton Town and Bradford City last season.
The forward also featured during Michael Carrick’s pre-season preparations, including the friendly against Wrexham.