Fellaini staying put
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NEW Everton boss Roberto Martinez insists Marouane Fellaini is going nowhere.
The Belgian midfielder is wanted by Arsenal, who are keen to trigger his £22million release clause, and has also been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.
But Martinez said: I dont think it is an issue.
You are not talking about a player who is out of the squad or in negotiations with another club. I wont look to speak to him about this because there is nothing to speak about.
What I want is him to be ready for the next season, to be ready to take an important role at the club and understand that it is a big season for him.
As an individual, he has got an exciting year in front of him and I dont think he is personally thinking, Am I going to be here I dont think thats in his head.
Fellaini, 25, has already told Everton chairman Bill Kenwright he wants to stay at Goodison and Martinez believes he can help the club push on from last seasons sixth-place finish.
He said: It is unstoppable when you have been as successful as Everton have that you will get other teams who want to take your players.
Thats normal it is a football compliment and gets you going more. But, in this case, its not an issue.
Marouane Fellaini transfer Everton insists Belgian is staying
The Belgian midfielder is wanted by Arsenal, who are keen to trigger his £22million release clause, and has also been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.
But Martinez said: I dont think it is an issue.
You are not talking about a player who is out of the squad or in negotiations with another club. I wont look to speak to him about this because there is nothing to speak about.
What I want is him to be ready for the next season, to be ready to take an important role at the club and understand that it is a big season for him.
As an individual, he has got an exciting year in front of him and I dont think he is personally thinking, Am I going to be here I dont think thats in his head.
Fellaini, 25, has already told Everton chairman Bill Kenwright he wants to stay at Goodison and Martinez believes he can help the club push on from last seasons sixth-place finish.
He said: It is unstoppable when you have been as successful as Everton have that you will get other teams who want to take your players.
Thats normal it is a football compliment and gets you going more. But, in this case, its not an issue.
Marouane Fellaini transfer Everton insists Belgian is staying
