Manchester United also missed out on a deal for top target Ander Herrera of Athletic Bilbao.
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Marouane Fellaini made a personal plea to Everton manager Roberto Martinez to allow him to join Manchester United last night.
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The Belgian midfielder also said he “jumped at the chance” to work with former manager David Moyes again.
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Demba Ba was close to joining Arsenal on loan, before Chelsea decided against the move as they didn’t want to strengthen a potential title rival.
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Serie A side Roma were also keen on the signing of the Senegalese striker, though he has ended up staying at Stamford Bridge.
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Tottenham are said to have made a surprise move to swap Emmanuel Adebayor for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres.
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