Manchester United boss David Moyes is focusing all his energy on landing Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini. The Manchester Evening News says it is understood the 25-year-old Belgian midfielder is the priority for Moyes. The Reds would need to up their offer for Fellaini to £20m having initially valuing him at £16m in the joint bid with Leighton Baines.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez could stomach losing one of United's targets to Old Trafford but is set to play hardball over Moyes getting both of his former players.
They are determined to dig in and not be seen to cave in to United's attempts to raid their ranks for two players.
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