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Manchester United news: Marouane Fellaini move to Roma a 'possibility' as agent opens door to £15m switch

Fellaini's agent Luciano D'Onofrio admits a summer exit to join Roma could be a 'possibility' but confirms no talks have taken place

Jack de Menezes
Wednesday 27 April 2016 12:39 BST
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Marouane Fellaini could leave Manchester United in the summer, according to his agent
Marouane Fellaini could leave Manchester United in the summer, according to his agent

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini would consider a move to Roma if they made a bid for him, with his agent admitting that a summer transfer the Italian capital is a “possibility”.

Fellaini was pictured at the Stadio Olimpico for Monday’s Serie A match between Roma and Napoli – a game that saw the Giallorossi triumph 1-0 and confirm Juventus’s status as Serie A champions for the fifth successive season – and his appearance fuelled rumours in Italy that a move is on the cards.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that Roma would be willing to pay £15m for Fellaini, although that fee would represent a substantial loss on the £27m David Moyes paid his former club Everton to sign the Belgium international three years ago.

Fellaini has struggled to secure a regular first-team berth at United since moving to Old Trafford, and fans have proven reluctant in warming to the 28-year-old. That said, he scored the opener in United’s 2-1 FA Cup semi-final triumph over the Toffees at Wembley on Saturday and could yet feature in United’s plans next season – regardless of if Louis van Gaal is in charge or not.

Fellaini’s agent, Luciano D’Onofrio, has addressed the reports linking Fellaini to Roma, and while he confirmed that the Serie A club have not made any contact over a summer move, he did admit that is one that would appeal to the midfielder.

Addressing Fellaini’s attendance at the Roma match, D’Onofrio was quoted by Tuttomercatoweb as saying: “He was probably there on holiday. For the moment, I have no other news. So far I’ve had no contact with Roma for him.

“Would that move be acceptable? Yes, Roma is a possibility to consider.”

Fellaini celebrates scoring for United against Everton in the FA Cup semi-final

Roma are on the lookout for a new midfielder given that their current Belgium international, Radja Nainggolan, looks to be edging towards a move to Chelsea after a long-winded pursuit. Incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is believed to have held official talks with Roma over a potential £28m transfer, with negotiations this week believed to have increased towards reaching a conclusion that will see the 27-year-old ply his trade at Stamford Bridge next season.

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