Martinez wants to sell

[Shaun4658]

Fellaini's been making noises about leaving for over a year now. His hearts not in it, so sell him. Only for the right price mind. I think that's exactly what Martinez's approach is.

The only problem with selling him then is when? I really hope it's not last minute so we can't get anyone in to replace him in this window.

 

[Blue Cheese]

as long as we have got enough time to replace then not much we can do about it, as much as I love fellaini it's baines i don't want to lose.

 

[IRO1977]

The thing with McCarthy is this - Virtually every team in the Prem has had at least 10 million to spend this summer. Southampton and Cardiff have bought £10 million+ midfielders and other clubs have paid big sums for players - West Ham, Norwich, Swansea etc. Yet (as Owen Coyle confirmed the other day) there hasnt even been an enquiry for McCarthy. Says it all for me.

The only one of those teams McCarthy's style would suit is Swansea, would make no sense for long ball teams such as Norwich or West Ham to go for him. Also, broken leg's ridiculous valuation probably scared most teams

 

[The Hibbert Agenda]

Fellaini's been making noises about leaving for over a year now. His hearts not in it, so sell him. Only for the right price mind. I think that's exactly what Martinez's approach is.

The only problem with selling him then is when? I really hope it's not last minute so we can't get anyone in to replace him in this window.

I think that's unfair on Fellaini.
After 5 years at the same job you start thinking about moving on, going to a higher level, getting a higher paycheck, etc etc, and while its true that in the past Felli's father has been the booming voicebox bellowing for a transfer, Fellaini has always treated Everton with respect and appreciation and often passion.
Yes he's had his lazy careless games, but I don't think its out of a lack of appreciation for the blue shirt- more likely him not being able to be fully focused for every game in the calendar.

Having said this he has behaved brilliantly this transfer season. He's played every preseason game bar one, and last week's game too, he hasn't made any statements to the media or caused a fuss.
That's where Martinez's comments about United's behaviour really ring true--- this distraction isn't fair on a player like Fellaini. If they're interested in him then talk seriously in terms of his real value. Right now Fellaini is sitting there knowing that there is interest but they're not toying with him.

Everton know that if an offer of a high enough value comes in they will have to sell Fellaini, probably because he's itching to play at the highest level. But they don't want to sell him- Martinez made that clear. But so long as these piisslow offers come in its a detriment to the team. And in light of this I think Felli has conducted himself professionally and maturely unlike many other players around in the league.

 

[Jacko93]

I think that's unfair on Fellaini.
After 5 years at the same job you start thinking about moving on, going to a higher level, getting a higher paycheck, etc etc, and while its true that in the past Felli's father has been the booming voicebox bellowing for a transfer, Fellaini has always treated Everton with respect and appreciation and often passion.
Yes he's had his lazy careless games, but I don't think its out of a lack of appreciation for the blue shirt- more likely him not being able to be fully focused for every game in the calendar.

Having said this he has behaved brilliantly this transfer season. He's played every preseason game bar one, and last week's game too, he hasn't made any statements to the media or caused a fuss.
That's where Martinez's comments about United's behaviour really ring true--- this distraction isn't fair on a player like Fellaini. If they're interested in him then talk seriously in terms of his real value. Right now Fellaini is sitting there knowing that there is interest but they're not toying with him.

Everton know that if an offer of a high enough value comes in they will have to sell Fellaini, probably because he's itching to play at the highest level. But they don't want to sell him- Martinez made that clear. But so long as these piisslow offers come in its a detriment to the team. And in light of this I think Felli has conducted himself professionally and maturely unlike many other players around in the league.

100% agree. The way that both Baines and Fellaini have carried themselves this summer has been tremendous.

 

[Jags..class]

One of the papers today are running with the story that Fellaini wants to leave this summer as he price will rise next summer and maybe become to expensive for Man united. Its seems that the club want around 23 million, the same as his clause.

 

[MickM86]

Martinez seems to want to keep these players, he's reiterated it enough but we all know if an offer in excess of £45m comes in then it's time to review that. There's only a week left in the window and if something happens during next week, it doesn't give us much time to negotiate with a replacement. Hopefully there won't be any rash signings made.

 

[Groucho]

After reading his latest interview along with his previous recent ones, I'm 100% convinced that he wants to sell Fellaini.

He keeps referring to valuations,meeting them and having to think once the valuation is met.

It's basically saying pay the valuation and he's yours. It's see through.

He obviously has a replacement lined up and is desperate to land him. My personal opinion of course.

The bold bits mate;

1/ This is true of every club and player the world over.

2/ If that's the case, it makes a change from selling then having a mad dash to replace a player with the ones left on the shelf, looking for a new club.

 

[Bob Latchford]

If Fellaini goes I think we should be holding out for £30m plus.

If Sambas worth £14m, Carroll £15m, Bale £90-100m then why shouldn't we milk it?

I suppose the problem in holding out for and milking transfer fees will always be our chairmans shortcomings. (Lescott aside)

 

[Jags..class]

If Fellaini goes I think we should be holding out for £30m plus.

If Sambas worth £14m, Carroll £15m, Bale £90-100m then why shouldn't we milk it?

I suppose the problem in holding out for and milking transfer fees will always be our chairmans shortcomings. (Lescott aside)

Its seems to be that Martinez doesn't want players who don't want to be here, he doesn't want his first season made harder by having unhappy players who have spat their dummy out in the dressing room. But no way should we accept less then his clause fee which was 23 million, even Fellaini and his agent must know that this is fair.

 

[rochdaleblue]

What really annoys me over this, is that a former manager of us who we let run down his contract, so he would benefit the most, has left it till the end of the transfer window to make bids for our players. If he really wanted these players why didn't he put in bids for the players as soon as he took over. That would have at least given us the opportunity to sign replacements shaw (b4 he signed a new contract) and Capoune (b4 he went to spurs). As it is we will be left with a weakened squad and potential replacements already gone elsewhere. I will feel completely underwhelmed if he sees McCarthy as a replacement for felliani, and now shaw has signed a new contract, I don't see a replacement for baines.

 

[Jags..class]

What really annoys me over this, is that a former manager of us who we let run down his contract, so he would benefit the most, has left it till the end of the transfer window to make bids for our players. If he really wanted these players why didn't he put in bids for the players as soon as he took over. That would have at least given us the opportunity to sign replacements shaw (b4 he signed a new contract) and Capoune (b4 he went to spurs). As it is we will be left with a weakened squad and potential replacements already gone elsewhere. I will feel completely underwhelmed if he sees McCarthy as a replacement for felliani, and now shaw has signed a new contract, I don't see a replacement for baines.

Its seems that Moyes is only out for himself and had spat at the club, like you said he could have done this weeks ago. He wants them cheaper. Its seem he still want a good net spend to his name even tho he at a much richer club now. Strange.

 

[Greek Fisherman]

I think we need 3 players- two midfielders and a forward. Won't happen of course but a boy can dream.

With you on this. A DM, CM and Winger/FW.. that's on the basis nobody leaves.

 

[sexualchocolate]

Had a quick scan through all of the posts on this thread and am still very surprised that virtually no one wants McCarthy in, I think he's a super player who will become better in a better squad (thats us by the way), I dont think he's the finished article but he's becoming more of an influencial player for wigan and Ireland...........for those who are slating him as rubbish, have you honestly seen him enough to make that call? similar to that old chestnut about why are we just buying crap wigan players? I can honestly say that apart from 2 mins highlights on MOTD I've never seen Alcaraz playing and have no idea if he's any good or not

I say get him in and move Fellaini on for the right price as I think Fellaini's is already geared up for the move and fear it could be more detrimental to us if he doesn't go this transfer window.........

 

[Moomin]

Had a quick scan through all of the posts on this thread and am still very surprised that virtually no one wants McCarthy in, I think he's a super player who will become better in a better squad (thats us by the way), I dont think he's the finished article but he's becoming more of an influencial player for wigan and Ireland...........for those who are slating him as rubbish, have you honestly seen him enough to make that call? similar to that old chestnut about why are we just buying crap wigan players? I can honestly say that apart from 2 mins highlights on MOTD I've never seen Alcaraz playing and have no idea if he's any good or not

I say get him in and move Fellaini on for the right price as I think Fellaini's is already geared up for the move and fear it could be more detrimental to us if he doesn't go this transfer window.........

I don't agree with that at all, Fellaini will play well for us with it being World Cup year. Can't see him sulking at all, and I have no idea why people think this to be honest?

Plus, McCarthy is not fit to lace his boots.