Post by jockcas on Aug 27, 2013 6:53:45 GMT
Manchester United boss David Moyes is ready to offer a £25million deal for his former Everton match-winner Marouane Fellaini in the next 24 hours.
And, as Moyes plots his reunion with the Belgium midfielder, his Goodison successor Roberto Martinez is set to offer his former employers Wigan £10m-plus for James McCarthy as Fellaini's replacement.
Martinez has rejected a combined bid from champions United for Fellaini and left-back Leighton Baines, but now looks on the brink of cashing in on one of the pair.
Moyes's joint offers for the pair have fallen short so far, but the stand-alone bid for Fellaini - around £20m, plus extras - looks like suiting all parties.
Martinez wants Republic of Ireland star McCarthy to follow him from Wigan to the Toffees, and is set to make an offer for the player he groomed for the top.
Wigan supremo Dave Whelan wants £20million for McCarthy but Everton plan to make a lower offer that will be acceptable - and give manager Owen Coyle time to re-invest the money in his Championship promotion chasers.
Ironically, Coyle has lined up a season-long loan for Manchester United's young midfielder Nick Powell, who could play the McCarthy role
And, as Moyes plots his reunion with the Belgium midfielder, his Goodison successor Roberto Martinez is set to offer his former employers Wigan £10m-plus for James McCarthy as Fellaini's replacement.
Martinez has rejected a combined bid from champions United for Fellaini and left-back Leighton Baines, but now looks on the brink of cashing in on one of the pair.
Moyes's joint offers for the pair have fallen short so far, but the stand-alone bid for Fellaini - around £20m, plus extras - looks like suiting all parties.
Martinez wants Republic of Ireland star McCarthy to follow him from Wigan to the Toffees, and is set to make an offer for the player he groomed for the top.
Wigan supremo Dave Whelan wants £20million for McCarthy but Everton plan to make a lower offer that will be acceptable - and give manager Owen Coyle time to re-invest the money in his Championship promotion chasers.
Ironically, Coyle has lined up a season-long loan for Manchester United's young midfielder Nick Powell, who could play the McCarthy role