Manchester United open Leighton Baines talks?

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Everton defender Leighton Baines.

United chief executive David Gill has contacted Toffees chief Bill Kenwright, according to The Mirror, with a view to completing a £12m deal for the England defender.

The 27-year-old has emerged into one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League in recent seasons, and Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to have targeted a move for the former Wigan Athletic man.

Baines has seven international caps to his name.