BIG FELLA’S READY FOR UNITED EXIT

MANCHESTER UNITED are bracing themselves for defeat in their attempts to keep Marouane Fellaini at the club. The midfielder, 30, is out of contract at the end of the season. And, despite boss Jose Mourinho insisting a month ago that all parties were keen to reach an agreement, United chiefs’ hopes are fading and they are increasingly resigned to Fellaini (left) leaving on a free transfer. The Belgium international, currently sidelined with a knee injury, won round critics after joining United in 2013 to prove his worth at Old Trafford and will not be short of options. He has suitors in Italy, Spain and Turkey all keen to snap him up in the summer.