{"id":144969,"date":"2018-06-05T15:48:42","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T19:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=144969"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:37:21","slug":"ftn-latest-on-fellaini-mane-alderweireld-and-stoke-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2018\/06\/05\/ftn-latest-on-fellaini-mane-alderweireld-and-stoke-targets\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Latest on Fellaini, Mane, Alderweireld and Stoke&#8217;s Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Football Transfer News from Last Word on Football. We provide the latest ins and outs from around the footballing world. Today, we look at the latest on Marouane Fellaini, Sadio Mane and Toby Alderweireld, as well as the targets Stoke City are looking at to boost their\u00a0Championship promotion hopes.<\/p>\n<h1>Latest on Fellaini, Mane, Alderweireld and Stoke&#8217;s Targets<\/h1>\n<h2>Free Agent Fellaini<\/h2>\n<p>Belgium midfielder\u00a0Marouane Fellaini is a rumoured target for <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/arsenalfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchesterunitedfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a> player&#8217;s contract is due to expire at the end of June. Once his contract is fulfilled, Fellaini will be free to join a new club for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/05\/21\/report-arsenal-to-appoint-unai-emery-as-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Arsenal manager Unai Emery<\/a> is a rumoured fan of the Belgian. The former PSG manager was even reported to have considered bringing the former Everton star to the French capital.<\/p>\n<h2>Stoke Hoping to Bounce Back<\/h2>\n<p>Recently-relegated Stoke City are in reported talks to sign both Benik Afobe and James McClean. The Potters hope to make a swift return to the Premier League with two marquee signings. Wolves only signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/44329132\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Afobe permanently last week for a reported fee of \u00a310 million<\/a>. However, the recently promoted side will reportedly sell the striker if they can make an instant profit on him with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/44373294\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fee of \u00a312 million being mentioned in a potential deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stoke are hoping to add the experience of Republic of Ireland international James McClean. The Derry man was relegated last season with <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/west-brom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Brom<\/a>. The two clubs are still haggling over a fee so this one may drag out.<\/p>\n<h2>Toby Alderweireld<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/tottenhamfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham<\/a> defender Toby Alderweireld is the subject of continued speculation regarding his future today. The centre-back continues to be linked with a move away from North London, with Manchester United appearing to be the most likely destination. The Belgian international suggested that Tottenham will make the final decision on his future. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsmole.co.uk\/football\/man-utd\/transfer-talk\/news\/alderweireld-spurs-will-decide-my-future_327649.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alderweireld was quoted as saying<\/a> &#8220;I have another two years contract. Tottenham decides about my future. Of course, I have my own idea. But that is not the case now&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2>Madrid Target Liverpool Ace<\/h2>\n<p>Mohammed Salah set the footballing world alight at <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> this season, so it may come as a surprise to some that Spanish giants Real Madrid are targetting his teammate Sadio Mane. The Senegalese attacker&#8217;s season was overshadowed by his Liverpool teammates&#8217; record-breaking season. However, his 20 goals and eight assists did not go unnoticed in the Spanish capital. 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