Everton confirm rejecting 28M for both Fellaini and baines

[efc1111]

^^ Just seen this too. Here's the link: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...gree-deal-with-manchester-united-8788275.html

The big question (apart from is it true) is where did this come from now, if it's been going on since the first day of pre-season? If it's true, then someone is clearly trying to make it happen before the deadline.

 

[hktoffee]

The Everton defender Leighton Baines has asked his manager Roberto Martinez and the club's chairman Bill Kenwright to agree a deal to sell him to Manchester United, The Independent understands.
The left-back has been the subject of three bids from United over the summer, for £9m, £12m and as part of a joint bid worth up to £30m, including Marouane Fellaini, all of which have been rejected by Everton. It is anticipated that United will bid for a fourth time to sign Baines before the transfer window closes on Monday at 11pm.
Baines met with Martinez on the first day of pre-season to tell the new Everton manager that he wanted the club to negotiate a deal with United.
Since then Baines, 28, has not missed a training session when fit and has played in both Premier League games so far this season. He is in the squad for tonight's Capital One Cup second round tie against League One side Stevenage. Since that original meeting with Martinez, which followed United's first bid for the player, Baines has reiterated his desire that Everton try to agree a deal.
The England international has met with Martinez, on a number of occasions, and Kenwright. His position has not changed: he would like the opportunity to play for United, not least to play in the Champions League.
Baines' former manager David Moyes has prioritised the signing of the left-back since taking over at Old Trafford. His current left-back Patrice Evra has one year remaining on his deal. Baines has been at Everton since 2007 and has two years left on his existing deal.

The media just cannot stop making up sh1te. They hate Everton.

 

[Toffeelover]

No doubt a bit of feeding from some one in Man U, tantamount to tapping up. Where did the paper get this info from, Martinez, Bk or baines.

Independent is a **** paper.

 

[beachy]

Koff Independent

 

[Azza]

And here we go!

Phil McNulty ‏@philmcnulty 1m

Already plenty of questions about @SamWallaceIndy Leighton Baines story - completely reliable & respected journalist.

BBC Merseyside Sport ‏@bbcmerseysport 3m

BBC Radio Merseyside understands that Leighton Baines has asked Everton to agree a deal to sell him to Man Utd.

 

[Khalekan]

Bale is worth 90m, he'll make Madrid tens of millions of pounds a year in merchandise sales alone

How so, Mr. B?

Bale ain't no pretty boy like Beckham or Ronaldo.

In fact, he has more than a passing resemblance to an extra from Planet Of The Apes.

I doubt Bale's countenance is going to shift much merchandise.

Plus I heard a vox pop from Madrid the other day and barely aNY fan they stopped had even heard of Bale prior to this madcap transfer bid.

No sir, this is just about the daftest big money transfer deal in history.

 

[Carlito]

Baines is in quite a strong position with only two years left on his contract. Everton need to stand firm and demand at least £15m though - assuming he's made it clear he won't be signing a new deal.

 

[Bungle]

How so, Mr. B?

Bale ain't no pretty boy like Beckham or Ronaldo.

In fact, he has more than a passing resemblance to an extra from Planet Of The Apes.

I doubt Bale's countenance is going to shift much merchandise.

Plus I heard a vox pop from Madrid the other day and barely aNY fan they stopped had even heard of Bale prior to this madcap transfer bid.

No sir, this is just about the daftest big money transfer deal in history.

Haha I've always thought this to.

 

[coollino]

If it is true, this needs to be sorted out very very soon.

 

[Khalekan]

Just wait until Barkley has a good game for England mate.

Ain't that the truth.

And he won't even have to play a good game.....being with the squad, he will have his head turned by all the Bily Big Bots telling him he should join Chelsea or United or something and play in the CL.

I fear this call up is the beginning of the end for Ross at Goodison

 

[Great Dane]

And when Baines is not in the team tonight because Martinez wants to give Oviedo a chance the media will go into overdrive.

 

[Wizard]

Ain't that the truth.

And he won't even have to play a good game.....being with the squad, he will have his head turned by all the Bily Big Bots telling him he should join Chelsea or United or something and play in the CL.

I fear this call up is the beginning of the end for Ross at Goodison

Call up or not he is going to be difficult to hold on to after a full, good season if we can't get into Europe/get bought. Imagine the sh*tshow if he gets in the England World Cup squad...

 

[Duncan Disordely]

And here we go!
BBC Merseyside Sport ‏@bbcmerseysport 3m

BBC Radio Merseyside understands that Leighton Baines has asked Everton to agree a deal to sell him to Man Utd.

Translation: Someone at BBC Radio Merseyside has just seen a link via twitter about Leighton Baines supposedly asking for a deal being agreed to sell him to Man Utd.

 

[Khalekan]

These reports, if true, are they tantamount to Baines actually handing in a transfer request?

 

[Shogun]

If Baines wants to go Martinez and Kenwright should make him put and a transfer Request and then sell him!

He doesnt want to be here put in a transfer request simple as or shut and put up.