Moyes scores with Fellaini

Everton finally ended their search for a central midfielder when they secured a club record deal for Marouane Fellaini of Standard Liege on deadline day. The 20-year-old agreed a five-year contract with the Goodison Park club only an hour before the transfer deadline, easing the manager David Moyes' growing frustration at his lack of big-money recruits. Fellaini, a Belgium international, is expected to cost around £15m after negotiations that ended with Everton agreeing to break their club record fee. Moyes has been desperate to sign a powerful, young and industrious midfielder since releasing Lee Carsley at the end of last season and, along with several Premier League managers, was alerted by Fellaini's impressive performances against Liverpool in the Champions League qualifying round. (Guardian: 02/09/08)

Transfer Talk: done deal

FIRST POSTED SEPTEMBER 2, 2008