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title: "Fellaini to reject Sunderland move"
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# Fellaini to reject Sunderland move

Marouane Fellaini will reject the opportunity of a reunion with David Moyes at Sunderland to fight for his place at Manchester United, according to [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-marouane-fellaini-to-reject-david-moyes-sunderland-and-fight-for-his-a7166496.html).

Earlier today, Moyes confirmed in his first press conference as Sunderland manager that Fellaini was one of his main transfer targets, along with fellow United team-mate Adnan Januzaj.

However, despite the lure of regular first-team football at the Stadium of Light, the 28-year-old Belgian international wants to remain at Old Trafford after José Mourinho told the midfielder that he has a place for him in his side.

![Julian Finney/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2016/08/523529780.jpg)

Fellaini has often been criticised by United fans since his £27.5 million move from Everton in the summer of 2013 – a move brokered by Moyes during his ill-fated spell as United manager.

But with Bastian Schweinsteiger reportedly on his way out at Old Trafford, Fellaini’s versatility and stature means that Mourinho values him as a potential game changer if needed off the bench or even starting games to counter certain opposition threats.

Fellaini was often used off the bench last season, either as a defensive midfielder, in the number ten role and even up top by former manager Louis van Gaal, making 34 appearances in all competitions as United won the FA Cup.