ExWHUemployee has reported that West Ham United have had no contact with Marouane Fellaini despite supposed transfer rumours linking him with a sensational London Stadium move.
In the past, the Belgium midfielder – who currently plays for Shandong Taishan in China – was linked with a move to the Irons by Sky Sports. Of course, David Moyes has worked with Fellaini before, signing him twice throughout his managerial career.
In a new report on the matter, Ex has claimed that rumours about West Ham’s apparent interest being sparked again in the January transfer window are simply not true.
The insider explained on The West Ham Way Patreon: “In other news, the club have confirmed that there has been no contact at this point with a former Moyes favourite, Marouane Fellaini’s agent – despite reports elsewhere that there had.
“The Belgium international currently plays in China and is now 35. Moyes worked with him at Everton and then signed him at Manchester United.
“It has been said that if Moyes was to ask for the player (which he hasn’t yet or even indicated there is a chance that he would like to sign him), the club would only consider a short-term appearance-based contract. The club do not expect a deal to happen.”
TIF Thoughts on Marouane Fellaini and West Ham…
Over the course of his career, Fellaini has only ever played under one manager for more than 100 games – Moyes. Indeed, spread across their time at Everton and Manchester United, the Belgian played 193 times for the West Ham boss.
In that period, the midfielder netted 32 goals and claimed 28 assists. He has also not managed more in either category while playing for any other head coach. Clearly, the two were a good fit once upon a time.
However, Fellaini is 35 years of age now and has not played club football in Europe since 2019 when he left the Red Devils. Taking that into account, it’s no shock to hear a winter transfer is unlikely.
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