This time the speculation has it that United must do battle with Bayern Munich to get hold of the player that SIR Alex has been keeping tabs on for some time.
Fergie is willing to spend around five million to get Baines although it’s likely that the Merseyside outfit will want to hold out for more like £15 million.
But Bayern are keen to land Baines at the second attempt after trying to tempt the defender away from Goodison two years ago.