The Belgian was a star at Everton under Moyes’ management.
This weekend saw Manchester United fans calling for the end of Marouane Fellaini’s career at Old Trafford. The Belgian entered the fray to strengthen things up defensively against former team Everton at Goodison Park. Instead, he fouled Idrissa Gana Gueye in the penalty area giving former team-mate Leighton Baines the perfect chance to equalise. That chance was duly accepted.
So is January the perfect time for Sunderland boss David Moyes to make his move on the player?
Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini looks dejected after conceding a penalty
The Black Cats are currently in a good little spell of form but improving their squad over the January transfer window could be pivotal to survival come the end of the season.
The Sunderland boss knows the Belgian well, having signed him at both Everton and Manchester United and knows how to get the best out of him.
David Moyes offers advice to Marouane Fellaini
It is easy to forget just how good Fellaini was for Everton under Moyes and if Sunderland could get similar performances out of him he could play a big role in their potential survival.
Now is the perfect time to start probing Manchester United about a potential deal for Fellaini, most likely on loan.
If they play their cards right, Sunderland could easily get Fellaini through the door on January 1st.
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