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Manchester United: Marouane Fellaini contract negotiations continuing

By Simon StoneBBC Sport

Last updated on .From the section Man Utdcomments273

Marouane Fellaini
Fellaini has scored four goals for Manchester United this season

Manchester United remain determined to keep Marouane Fellaini even though there has been no agreement over a new contract.

Fellaini's contract expires on 30 June and the Belgian rejected the club's latest offer in September.

United are confident the impasse will eventually be broken and will reject any offers for the 29-year-old midfielder in January - even though he will be able to leave for nothing in the summer should no agreement be reached.

Fellaini, who joined United for £27m in August 2013, was then-manager David Moyes' first significant signing.

It is understood Fellaini gave up £4m in bonuses in order to ensure the transfer went through.

His fortunes at United have fluctuated. He was booed by his own supporters in December 2016 when he warmed up as a substitute during a game against Tottenham at Old Trafford.

However, since then, Fellaini has become a more popular figure.

He scored in the Europa League semi-final victory over Celta Vigo and also started in the 2-0 win over Ajax in the final.

And when he was linked with a move to Galatasaray in the summer, United manager Jose Mourinho said the Turkish club had more chance of signing him than Fellaini.

He has missed part of this season with injury but has scored four goals in nine games.

It is understood Fellaini has a good relationship with Mourinho, which could be a key factor in the player's eventual decision.

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  • Comment posted by More Like It, at 13:09 15 Nov 2017

    How ironic, they are giving him the elbow

  • Comment posted by U16284734, at 12:38 15 Nov 2017

    Knew the Man U hys was coming soon
    All this talk about Italy and Ireland must have been driving the BBC mad

  • Comment posted by 1951GL, at 12:49 15 Nov 2017

    Good for sweeping chimneys.

  • Comment posted by Jay74, at 13:05 15 Nov 2017

    Dear Mr Fellaini

    PLEASE extend your contract at Man U.

    Best wishes from all
    Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham supporters.

  • Comment posted by Thebluesarestayingup, at 12:42 15 Nov 2017

    What will plan B be now? Mourinho will be in the market in January for Peter Crouch

  • Comment posted by Crystal Phallus, at 12:40 15 Nov 2017

    A thug who spends most of his time on the pitch elbowing opponents and whining to the ref. In other words, a typical Man U player, so why do they want to get rid of him?

  • Comment posted by U2224325, at 14:27 15 Nov 2017

    BBC Sport morning meeting: "We haven't published an article about Man Utd for 18 minutes. Anyone got any ideas?"
    BBC Sport 'journo': "There's a non-story about Fellaini in contract talks?"
    BBC Sport Editor: "Brilliant. Let's get it up there and make it a HYS so the world can comment on it. They've got nothing else to talk about but Man Utd, right? I mean what do they pay their licence fee for?"

  • Comment posted by Nib, at 12:44 15 Nov 2017

    He uses his arms to 'shield' the ball and uses his arms more than his feet when tackling, tells you everything.

  • Comment posted by DazzleDale, at 12:51 15 Nov 2017

    And back to Man U stuff

    I love how the feminists at BBC towers are terrified to open a thread about women's football now, don't be afraid ladies.....

  • Comment posted by badwolf, at 12:39 15 Nov 2017

    Good player who has persevered against the odds at united, even when playing badly he never hides from the ball, Bit dodgy with the stray elbow or two but great squad member who deserves respect

  • Comment posted by The M, at 19:37 15 Nov 2017

    Football homepage link states "Man Utd willing to let Fellaini leave for free ".

    Article begins by stating they are determined to keep him.

    Well done BBC. Well done.

  • Comment posted by Realeyes, at 12:40 15 Nov 2017

    'Man utd willing to let Fellaini leave for free' - slightly deceiving title from the sport page!

    I'm sure they'll agree a new contract, I doubt he wants to leave

  • Comment posted by Gazza1955, at 13:59 15 Nov 2017

    An overrated player who is described as 'physical' but is actually more 'skilful' (in the dark arts) with his elbows than his head or feet.

  • Comment posted by Angus, at 13:20 15 Nov 2017

    Meanwhile, in London, David Moyes sits in an armchair. His phone in one hand, a contract for Marouane in the other, and waits...

  • Comment posted by invincible 49, at 17:36 15 Nov 2017

    Headline on the BBC football page: 'Man Utd willing to let Fellaini leave for free'.

    First line of the article: 'Manchester United determined to keep Fellaini...'

    The BBC are essentially on a par with the Sun, the Daily Sport, etc...click bait tastic.

  • Comment posted by Bullid, at 12:47 15 Nov 2017

    An article with ZERO quotes about what can only be described as pure speculation. Don't they teach you not to do that in journalist school? Awful writing

  • Comment posted by Kerry, at 19:01 15 Nov 2017

    He's a Mourinho type player. Anti-football, physical, brutish, no finesse. A big lumbering brute with swinging elbows who gets on the end of stuff. The football he plays (like all Mourinho teams) is instantly forgettable.

    He's Mourinho on the field.

  • Comment posted by Milk and Honey, at 13:10 15 Nov 2017

    I like Fellaini now- I didn't use to, but when used correctly he can be devastating. Every team needs that player who can pop up with vital goals from midfield. He can do that, and the reality is that opposition defences struggle with his aerial strength. He's not silky in style or easy on the eye, which is why he attracts such criticism (only at Man Utd though, not when he was at Everton).

  • Comment posted by U16826353, at 13:08 15 Nov 2017

    No doubt Moyes will try and get him! He always goes for the safe option with ex players and staff

  • Comment posted by Pragmatist, at 12:49 15 Nov 2017

    The Italy vs Sweden game was a very good example of why you need to be able to play different ways.

    Fellaini offers Man U something different. I think it's a mistake to let him go. Although it depends how reasonable he is being in his demands.

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