United D-day on Fellaini - Clock ticking for Belgian star's £22m move
Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2013 by The Sun
UNCERTAIN FUTURE ... Marouane Fellaini could make a big money switch before the new season
DAVID MOYES has a week to decide whether to sign Marouane Fellaini.
The Everton star has a buyout clause of £22million — but that only stands until July 31.
Then Moyes’ old club will be able to name their price and it will undoubtedly go up.
Manchester United manager Moyes has been knocked back once by Everton this summer after making a £12m bid for left-back Leighton Baines.
Now he is concentrating on getting midfield ace Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.
That is looking a forlorn hope with two bids being turned down — including a club-record £31m offer.
United are now considering one more bid of £35m.
Moyes is keen to strengthen with some big signings as the new season approaches and wants bodies in.
This means he may now switch his main focus to triggering the release clause in Fellaini’s contract.
Moyes has acknowledged United fans may be growing concerned at a failure to land a top name so far.
But United’s Phil Jones said there is no panic, despite the big spending going on at neighbours Manchester City.
Jones said: “I don’t think the lads are too bothered who the players are that other teams are signing.
“It’s irrelevant. We’re just concentrating on ourselves and what we’re about and we know what to do.”
Photos
More»
Estela Braga, a stunning Brazilian beauty
Saturday April 27 2024
Meet Eva Murati, the glamorous UCL presenter
Friday April 26 2024
Your Say