Fellaini: 'My destiny is with Everton'

Normally he has been 'mis-represented' when linked to comments that he might leave. As with most modern footballers there is no real loyalty - not akin to what we as fans feel.

So don't be shocked when he's stood holding a Chelsea scarf smiling beside Mourinho on your back pages in a couple of weeks saying "My destiny has always been with Chelsea" (United, City, et al).

He was excellent again last night

Made me laugh, anyway.

You know it finally makes sense, Kenwright. So sell your shares... Use all the TV money... Whatever!!!

When questioned by the Mirror about these comments after signing a multi million pound contract with Manchester United Fellaini said, (through an interpreter)

"Yes, my destiny was at Everton. I was there when this offer was made. So yes I right."

He then went on, with perfect timing, to hold the Manchester United scarf over his unique head with David Moyes' beaming away just to his right.

The one thing I credit Moyes with is getting the players to feel like a close bunch of mates ( family ). It might be the one thing that stopped / stops some of our better players moving on. There is definitely a feel good vibe at Finch Farm.

Thinking ahead, a keeper must be the absolute priority, if Mucha goes we have nobody but Howard !

BTW, loved the 'waffle' quote. Surprised the press hasn't gone with Belgian Waffle. Suppose though that this wouldn't fit with the relentless effort to move any threat to the top 4 away from their clubs.

Anyway, good to see a story about Fellaini committing rather than dreaming of the CL for once.

Then sign McCarthy - he was class last night, and wouldn't cost £30m. Maybe £12m. We can use the rest to buy a striker.

Also will need to replace Heitinga with another back-up centre-half.

As for James McCarthy he looks a solid, busy player but at a likely 12m or more I think there may be better value elsewhere. Kevin strootman or Christian eriksen for example.

... depending on how much Bill / The Bank pocket.

Regardless of how twisted and ridiculous the translation

I'll throw in a theory though.

NOT one I think is true or a fact - just an outside possibility.

Ok, when Moyes left he spoke of his special feelings for Everton.

Though he is a professional and will want to do his best for Utd, I don't doubt his affection (or whatever you want to call it) for us.

(my view on that could change depending on his actions re our players)

Consequently, even though I don't believe anything could or would have been signed saying 'stay away', this is what he may (and I hope he has) have decided himself.

If there WAS any truth to this (nb: lot of 'ifs' and remember, it's just an idle theory) and our players got wind of it, then it might be smart to give it a bit of "I'm very happy here" - at least until such a time as circumstances change.

Especially when nobody has actually ever put a bid in.

I'll end as I started - God knows what he means.

If such an agreement did exist, it'd probably have a clause saying he could bid if any other team came in. Then just get one of his mates to put in a phantom bid (Newcastle are always good for this - some conspiracy theorists reckon they were used to smoke Man U out over Rooney!)

Probably more realistic is that there's better targets now for DM at Man U. Plus they have fairly strict guidelines over signings (age, fee etc). That's why I'd be surprised if they paid what we'd expect for Baines. They paid a lot for RVP, but he was an exception to their rule. More likely we'd get £5m and a couple of cast offs.

Good luck to him, a year of playing week in and week out in that central midfield position and he will be worth way more than £25million. Shame about that damn clause

Well said Drew, I hope 'you' is feeling pretty sheepish right now.

Amen!

He is a costly risky liability better known this last season for what he did with his elbow and head than what he did with his feet and footie-playing head.

One day he can be sublime, the next game he looks .........

We will be better without him and better off. Mcarthy, Macnamu ... Macnammau .... Mcmunana ... him the one on the right who we dumped, and one or two more.

Also, he's a little over-rated for me at any rate

No, you are not the only one; that's how I interpreted it. It's a small example of the double-speak you get from players in this situation:

"I am flattered to be linked with ... but I am enjoying my football at the moment and am focussing on ..."

"I have a contract with .... and I am very happy but you never know in football..." It's a way of declaring your availability without actually asking for a move and so forfeiting contractual "loyalty" bonuses.

Fellaini gone £24M
Heitinga gone £2M?
2012-13 TV money increased by £5M

Take into account their wages plus Neville's and not forgetting Mr Moyes's £60k per week then surely we can bring in 4 or 5 quality well-paid players. Maybe the new manager will give youth a chance too (Barkley, McAleny, Long, Lundstram, Duffy).

According to what I've read (please correct if wrong), then the new TV deal brings in from next season an extra £30M annually! This must be a great chance for our beloved club to finally get back on an even keel and pay off a sizeable chunk of debt while also being able to spend on the pitch.

Despite all the negativity over the past week, I am more than optimistic for next season.

Agree with almost all of that, except the bit about youth. (I am far from convinced that Barkley et al are ready for the big league.)

I applaud your positivity, particularly your closing sentiments, but it is all predicated on the right managerial appointment. Kenwright, in my view, lacks the imagination to make a good decision in this regard.

No mate your not the only one.
This is the third time in as many months Fellaini has something along the same lines.
And this is the third time I will say he is probably going as we need the transfer funds and he realises he is the most sellable player.He is telling the fans "before the shite gets leaked to the press (as per usual) insinuating Fellaini is a greedy bastard agitating for a move,I have not asked for a move.If I go it 's because the club want me to."

He's either excited about the prospect of who the new manager is ( I'm sure the players are clued up on it or have an inclining ).

He's totally confident in the teams prospects for next season & aware of "some" transfer activity.

He's talking out his arse?

I think last terms team + a couple of additions + players in their rightful positions + a more imaginative tactical manager = Something, fresh, new & exciting. The only thing that will disappoint me is an internal promotion & then the above may not happen. Saying that, I will embrace anyone but Neville.

I hope big Felli stays but FFS not as a beanpole target man.

(To the tune of The Stranglers)

Not needed, Not a talisman as some think. A liability. A risk. Good with his elbow. Ace Kirkby kisser.

Cash in. Get rid. Get three or four in for the price of one. And no more silly wigs.

Type it into Google Translate (Fellani to English) and it comes out as.....

"At the moment, I play for Everton, but when Man Utd offer me a squillion a week, I will be off quicker than Katie Price's knickers."

I like the big man and I would like him to stay, I especially don't want him to leave if the money ends up going straight to the bank. But if the only way we can add players to the squad is to sell him then so be it, sacrifices have to made sometimes or in our case every other season.

Napoli are ready to make a move for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini according to Corriere Dello Sport.