The Rumour Mill

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Fellaini release clause expired two weeks ago

15/08/2013    57

Roberto Martinez has said that Marouane Fellaini's release clause expired over two weeks ago. The Belgian midfielder, 25, has been a transfer target for former boss David Moyes at Manchester United this summer, with a knock-down price thought to have been included in his contract. But new Blues manager Martinez has revealed that any move will no longer be 'straightforward'.

Blackburn's Scott Dann is next to be linked

13/08/2013    14

Everton and Fulham are supposedly interested in bringing defender Scott Dann back to the Premier League, at least according to the Daily Mail's latest dubious report.

Ajax confirm bid for Alderweireld

11/08/2013    27

Ajax have confirmed that they have received an offer from an unnamed club, believed to be Spartak Moscow, for defender Toby Alderweireld who has been linked strongly with Everton in recent weeks.

Martinez plots bid for Nigerian fullback

10/08/2013    36

Still pushing the Baines-to-Old-Trafford line, The Mirror claim that Everton are looking at FC Braga’s £1.5million-rated Elderson Echiejile as a potential replacement for the England international.

Duffy expects loan move

08/08/2013    42

It looks likely that Shane Duffy will be farmed out on loan again this season as he continues his development. The defender tweeted today that he will be making a temporary move, preferably to the Championship.

Moyes prepares derisory double bid

07/08/2013    187

Tomorrow's lead football story in The Guardian claims that David Moyes is preparing an offer of just £30m in attempt to land both Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines, while The Times report the figure will be £35m.

Marrone price-tag is £7M

07/08/2013    15

TalkSport claim that Juventus have slapped a £7M price-tag on Luca Marrone after Everton failed in their bid to take the midfielder on loan as the Italians were only willing to consider a permanent deal.

Man Utd open talks for Fellaini?

07/08/2013    112

The Guardian claims that Manchester United have opened negotiations with Everton over a deal for Marouane Fellaini, with a £23.5M bid on the table to trigger the buy-out clause that is believed to expire on 14 August.

Agent confirms Everton interest in Ajax defender

05/08/2013    50

The agent of Toby Alderweireld has confirmed speculation that Everton are in interested in the Belgian defender, claiming that the Blues have made an approach and that the 26 year-old is weighing up his options.

Is a Landon Donovan return on the cards for Everton?

05/08/2013    34

A source close to Landon Donovan has suggested that he is mulling over several offers from top European sides, and Everton could easily be one of them.

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