Manchester United’s contract rebel Marouane Fellaini has been a subject of some serious transfer interest over the last few weeks, as per recent reports.
Fellaini, who has reportedly turned down the chance to renew his contract with Manchester United, is highly expected to leave the club this summer, despite Jose Mourinho’s initial wish to keep the player. Fellaini’s current contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of this season, meaning he can join any interested club on a Bosman free.
According to English Daily Mirror, the Belgian international has been chased by six clubs, including the likes of PSG, Juventus, Leicester City as well as West Ham United.
The Hammers, in particular, could make a strong case for acquiring the services of the former Everton midfielder, thanks to the player’s links with head coach David Moyes.
Moyes, who was the one to bring Marouane Fellaini to Manchester United during his short stint as Manchester United head coach, has shown a lot of interest in reuniting with his the player in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Fellaini to West Ham: What will he offer?
In pure sporting perspective, the addition of Marouane Fellaini could be a boon for West Ham United, who have once again disappointed this season, despite boasting a fairly decent squad. The Hammers are currently dawdling at the wrong end of the table and are involved in the relegation scrap as we approach the final few matches of this season.
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Lack of midfield options has been one of the most prominent issues for the London giants this season. Star midfielder Pedro Obiang has struggled with injury throughout the course of the season while the likes of Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate have also failed to perform on a consistent basis.
Therefore, West Ham United are in definite need of a squad reshuffle this summer and the acquisition of Marouane Fellaini could be a step in the right direction.
The Belgian is blessed with all-around abilities in the middle of the park. Known for his impressive versatility, Fellaini has the ability to play in a number of positions, including centre-forward, something that will boost West Ham United next season. In addition, the former Everton midfielder is also capable of setting up goals from midfield as his towering presence can allow the team to use a more direct approach.
Although Fellaini might not be the most technically astute player available in the market at the moment, the Belgian has the necessary qualities to thrive in the Premier League, which makes him such a sought-after player across Europe. Therefore, it would be interesting to see if West Ham can manage to lure in the Belgian to the London Stadium this summer.