Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 14th July: Part One

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini’s buy-out clause of £23.5m expires on 14 August and, if Arsenal and Manchester United want to sign the 25-year-old Belgium international for that amount, they have one month left to do so.

Marouane Fellaini

What’s the story? The papers assumed that Fellaini was going to be the number one target for both clubs, but he’s still sitting there untouched.

Does it make sense? Maybe it does. But then maybe both clubs have managed to keep negotiations secret? It would depend how he is to be used by both clubs. Might be better in a three man midfield than a two man and Everton are probably going to be the only team of the three playing like that.

Is the price right? It’s hard to tell really. Fellaini is a confusing player to value. At his best he can be the one man wrecking ball. But do you pay this much for a player who isn’t a subtle passer of the ball? But then he can score goals and is solid defensively. Really does depend on the shape of the midfield.

Will it happen? 3/10 – Can’t commit any more than this at the moment really.