Trabzonspor president confirms talks with Man United over star midfielder Marouane Fellaini

Trabzonspor president Muharrem Usta has confirmed that his club are in talks with Man United over their star midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

The Black Sea Storm will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next season and are keen to mark it with several big name signings.

Muharrem Usta told the Turkish outlet Takvim that he wants to add a big name midfielder and striker to the squad this summer.

“We are focusing our efforts on signing a midfielder and striker,” Trabzonspor president Muharrem Usta told Takvim.

“We are looking for players who will improve the team and help fill our new stadium.

“The midfielders we are in talks with are Fellaini and Natcho. We are also in talks with the striker Soldado.”

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Fellaini made the move to Manchester United back in 2014 from Everton. The Belgium international will only have 12 months left on his contract with United this summer.

However, ESPN have reported that manager Jose Mourinho does want to keep hold of Fellaini.

The Belgium international has scored four goals for Man United this term, including a crucial goal against Celta Vigo in the Europa League semi finals last week.

Trabzonspor are currently 5th in the Turkish league, six points behind 4th placed Galatasaray. The Black Sea storm take on league leaders Istanbul Basaksehir this weekend.

Man United meanwhile suffered a defeat at the hands of Tottenham on Sunday and find themselves in sixth spot. The Red Devils take on Ajax in the Europa League final May 24.