Everton to reward Marouane Fellaini with new long-term deal

Everton are ready to reward Marouane Fellaini's outstanding progress with a new long-term deal. The Belgium player cost Everton a club record £15million when he arrived from Standard Liege in August 2008. Don't go: Everton plan to keep hold of Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini (C)His contract does not expire until June 2013 but Everton, who this week handed rising star Ross Barkley a two-and-a-half-year deal, want to protect their asset. Fellaini returned from a three-match ban with an impressive performance against Chelsea in last Saturday's 1-1 draw and will remain in central midfield when Everton host Wigan on Saturday.  Pienaar edges closer to Spurs move after hinting at early exit from EvertonEverton boss Moyes backing Cahill after tackle leads to Cech injuryEVERTON FC

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