Martinez relieved over Fellaini

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is relieved that the buyout clause in Marouane Fellaini’s contract expired at the end of July.

The Belgium midfielder, along with team-mate Leighton Baines, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park this summer, with both players reported targets of Manchester United manager David Moyes, who knows both well from his time with the Toffees.

Martinez said: “Marouane had a buyout clause where it was very straightforward. If someone met that valuation, the club had no say.