Everton Transfer News: Predicting Roberto Martinez's 5 August Signings

5. Toby Alderweireld

Alderwield Roberto Martinez is prepared to sell Johnny Heitinga this summer, if he receives an acceptable offer for the Dutch international, and could therefore be in the market for a new centre-back. One option at his disposal is Ajax's soon-to-be out of contract star Toby Alderweireld. The Toffee's Chief scout Kevin Reeves scouted the 24-year-old at the weekend with Martinez looking for a defender who can play in the middle and can also operate on the right. Alderweireld possesses this versatility which makes him an attractive option - as does the fact his contract expires in 2014 and he is not willing to sign a renewal at the Amsterdam Arena. Signing the Belgian would be something of a coup for Martinez considering he has attracted interest from Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Tottenham and nabbing the £6 million-rated defender would go some way to winning over the fans.
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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.