Everton manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that the
buy-out clause in Marouane Fellaini's contract expired at the end of July.
The 25-year-old Belgium international midfielder has been
linked with a move to Manchester United this summer as former Toffees boss
David Moyes looks to strengthen his squad at Old Trafford.
But Martinez said: "Marouane had a buy-out clause
where it was very straightforward. If someone met that valuation, the club had
no say.
"That finished on July 31 so you can imagine during
that period everyone was a bit expectant about what would happen. Once that
date went, you just focus on working for the next season.
"I'm not concerned at all at the moment (about
players leaving).
Martinez confident Felllaini will stay
"The window is open and until it closes you're going
to get speculation, you're going to get a lot of talk, not just at Everton.
It's the norm."
Martinez is still in the market for new signings himself,
but the form of teenagers Ross Barkley and John Stones has made him even more
confident about the squad he already has.
"I've been very impressed with the youngsters,"
the former Wigan boss said.
"Ross Barkley and John Stones have really surprised
me. I knew they had a fantastic future, but what they've got is a very special
present, and that excites me.
"You always need to keep looking to try to help the
players we've got at the club but we're not looking for a specific number. If
we don't bring anyone in, I'll be happy."
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