19 Aug 2013 15:01:05
All these Everton fans need to realise that we are just testing the water with this bid, why do you all think that just because it is you're club we should give you £40m straight up? Every time a manager changes clubs the first thing they do is try and sign a player they know. Brendan Rodgers went straight back to swansea when he left, Martinez signed two wigan players straight away!

Also what makes you think Baines and Fellaini are not trying to jump at the chance to join us?

I have a respect for Everton but you lot are throwing that away atm. We have sold you players in the past and you sold us Rooney. As soon as Moyes was named Manchester United manager you should have known he would go back for a player or two, or did you just want us to sign some of you're lesser players?

1.) 19 Aug 2013
Everton are going to take this to the wire and rinse the purse strings, Fellaini & Baines are under contract, it's not the mid 90's Everton aren't desperate anymore

2.) 19 Aug 2013
We don't want you to sign any of our players and we don't want your cast off's unless its Rooney (we all know his heart is with everton)

Baz

3.) 19 Aug 2013
19 Aug 2013 16:51:35
It is safe to say that Everton are playing the game. Their comments and use of the word 'derisory' insinuates - imo - that they want the deal done soon. They need to sign replacements; and I seriously doubt they want a long drawn out process.

Both Felliani and Baines want the move, so it is a matter of time before we comeback with an improved offer. Yet I can't help but think that both of these players' could have been signed last month, if Moyes' has had both players earmarked as major targets.

4.) 19 Aug 2013
. All these Everton fans need to chill out, anyone would think we were trying to pries Ronaldo from their grasp given their reaction.

One joker even referred to Baines as "probably the best left back in Europe" - and they say you can't get good LSD anymore.

5.) 19 Aug 2013
Baz, a financial advisor would tell Wayne otherwise. Rooney will not play for Everton whilst in his 'footballing prime'

6.) 19 Aug 2013
SLred

How can you know they both want the move? Rumour was Fellaini wanted to go to London, it wouldn't surprise me if Arsenal step in now. As for Baines, he seems a laid back loyal chap so I don't expect him to cause trouble.

If we are serious, then we should make a series bid, or better still have closed door discussions to try and reach an agreement. I'm with MrE, £35M as a start point possibly with add ons is about right.

7.) 19 Aug 2013
AJ, I find it hard to believe that both players' wouldn't run around Merseyside naked in order to get a move to United. Of course they want to come. Both players' also have a very good relationship with Moyes', and are probably keen to continue that.

I agree about our bid being a bit of a joke. That said, I cannot see the club forking out 30 million for Felliani, so I expect we will try and meet them halfway.

I am still confused to as why we never triggered Felliani's get-out-clause, unless Moyes' had made a prior agreement not to trigger it.