David Moyes has launched a bid for Marouane Fellaini - signalling the end of Manchester United's pursuit of Cesc Fabregas, the Mirror reports.

United boss Moyes has returned to Everton for the Belgium midfielder - who has had a £23.5million buy-out clause allowing him to move to a Champions League club this summer.

However, it is understood that United's valuation is not as high as that, so the clubs could be set for a tussle over his services.

United have had two bids for Fabregas turned down and had been considering a third, but not only do Barca not want him to leave, the terms of Arsenal's buy-back option means it would only be worth their while to sell for a fee of over £40m.

New Everton boss Roberto Martinez will be determined to keep Fellaini, but the Belgian powerhouse wants to play in the Champions League - the reason that release clause was inserted in his latest contract.