The clubs are in advanced talks over a deal with Belgian midfielder, who
will complete deadline day move to Old Trafford once Everton sign James
McCarthy Manchester United have agreed a £24 million fee with Everton for midfielder Marouane Fellaini, Goal understands.
The
clubs have a verbal understanding and are now thrashing out the minor
details of the deal, including payment structures, while Everton are not
willing to complete the transfer until they have signed James McCarthy
from Wigan as the Belgian’s replacement. As of Monday morning, no transfer request had been submitted by Fellaini. However, both clubs fully expect Fellaini to join United before the
transfer window closes at 11pm, but Leighton Baines’ future is looking
more uncertain. Everton value the England left-back at £20m and
are continuing to rebuff United’s advances, despite the player privately
expressing his desire to leave Goodison Park. Roberto Martinez,
the Merseysiders' manager, has been preparing for Fellaini's departure
this summer but he is desperate to keep hold of Baines as the
28-year-old is considered vital to the team's style of play. United
manager David Moyes has been equally desperate to strengthen his
midfield this summer and turned to 25-year-old Fellaini after missing
out on Thiago Alcantara and Cesc Fabregas. The Old Trafford club are also looking to complete a deadline day deal
for Athletic Bilbao playmaker Ander Herrera but will have to pay the
€36m buyout clause in his contract. Everton, meanwhile, are
already looking to reinvest the money from Fellaini’s departure with a
£12.5m move for McCarthy while Martinez is also lining up a deal for
Manchester City duo Gareth Barry and Joleon Lescott.
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