Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini spotted in Istanbul hotel amid Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray interest – but all is not as it seems
Belgian was said to have been in city's Swissotel as he recovers from a hamstring injury he picked up in international duty
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TURKISH fans have gone into meltdown after a video was posted online appearing to show Marouane Fellaini in an Istanbul hotel.
And while United have insisted that Fellaini is not for sale, the frizzy-haired hardman continues to be named as a target for all three Istanbul giants.
After bagging Nemanja Matic at the end of July, Mourinho insisted Fellaini will not be sold.
Mour warned: "It is easier for Galatasaray to get me than Marouane. Forget it. He's very important for me."
Fellaini has been out of action since injuring his knee in Belgium's 4-3 win over Bosnia on October 9 but is expected to be back soon after the next international break.
United host Newcastle on November 18 with a trip to Basel in the Champions League coming four days later.
Jose Mourinho says Marouane Fellaini is a very important player for him