Transfer window: Everton rule out selling Stones to Chelsea
Roberto Martinez says wantaway defender John Stones will be staying at Everton and not heading to Premier League champions Chelsea.
Roberto Martinez says wantaway defender John Stones will be staying at Everton and not heading to Premier League champions Chelsea.
Manchester United have still not agreed a fee with Fenerbahce for the transfer of Robin van Persie even though the striker has already been unveiled by the Turkish giants.
Van Persie flew to Turkey on Sunday before completing a medical the following day and then agreeing terms on a three-year contract.
The 31-year-old then appeared at a grand unveiling ceremony at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul on Tuesday.
Thousands of fans gathered outside Fenerbahce's stadium to welcome the striker and the player spoke of his delight at joining the club, but Press Association Sport understands the deal has not been completed yet as both teams have yet to agree a fee.
United do not expect to receive a big sum for the Dutchman given that he turns 32 in three weeks' time.
A figure of around £5million has been mooted for the forward, who scored just 10 goals for the club last term.
United are on the lookout for a replacement for Van Persie. Paris St Germain's Edinson Cavani is on their radar and the club retain an interest in Tottenham striker Harry Kane, even though they realise it will be extremely difficult to prise him away from White Hart Lane.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has compared his search for a new striker to finding a lover.
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