'Fellaini It will not leave Manchester United'

Steve Nicol said that Manchester United would not have parted with Marouane Fellaini this month. 

Fellaini continued difficulty adjusting to life at Old Trafford and often received criticism from United fans, since it was purchased at a price of 27.5 million pounds from Everton in 2013. The

Belgian player has been lost as a starter under coach Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and is expected to go in January. 

There are several teams in Italy are reportedly interested in the 29-year-old player. However the Liverpool legend, Nicol, convinced that Fellaini will not go anywhere this month. 

"I think he will indeed be moved, but obviously it's not going to happen in January. As far as I know, Schneiderlin will move from United this month," said Nicol according to ESPN . 

"So it will give a chance Fellaini to fill the holes that exist, if they will have constraints injury or ban play in midfield. I absolutely can not imagine Fellaini will go." 

Fellaini had made no fewer than 19 appearances for United this season, but often he just entered as a substitute.

Fellaini injury not serious

Everton assistant manager Steve Round has allayed fears over the fitness of Marouane Fellaini following his absence from Tuesday’s FA Cup win over Oldham.



Fellaini was not included in the starting line-up for the visit of Oldham to Goodison Park and he was a surprise absentee from the bench, but it later emerged he had picked up a knock.



The nature of the injury is unclear but the Belgian international could miss Saturday’s Premier League tie against Reading, although Round expect him to be fit for the quarter-final clash with Wigan on Saturday week.



“Marouane is not serious. He has a good chance for this weekend,” Round explained.



“He will definitely be fit enough for Wigan next week we think.”



After a tough couple of matches, the Toffees bounced back with a pleasing win over Oldham and Round believes the result could see them regain their momentum.



“I thought there were signs tonight that our flow was coming back. Recently we had lost a little bit of that,” he said.



“I know we were against opposition lower than the Premier League but there were signs that our cohesion was coming back. The way that Steven Pienaar and Leighton Baines, and Kevin Mirallas and Seamus Coleman were linking up – we showed that maybe we are starting to return to some sort of form.



“It was a tough game I thought. Oldham put a right shift in and pushed us all the way. I thought they were a credit to the manager and themselves. They acquitted themselves right and made it very tough.”

Everton star admits interest in Chelsea move

Marouane Fellaini has admitted that he is interested in a potential move to Chelsea, but reiterated that he will not push for a move away from Everton.



Fellaini’s excellent form for the Toffees has seen him linked with a move to Stamford Bridge but to date no bid has been made for the 25-year-old midfielder.



As there are still three years remaining on his contract with Everton, Fellaini will not try to force a move, but did admit he would welcome the opportunity to play Champions League football:



“Am I interested in Chelsea? It’s normal, right? I’ve never played in the Champions League,” Fellaini is quoted as saying in the Daily Mirror.



“I’m happy here, I know everyone, I get along with my team-mates. It’s my home. On the other hand, I also want to take the next step. Fate will decide.



“Everton paid £20 million and do not want to sell me for nothing. If a big club wants me, they will have to pay the price.”