Agent admits ‘Everton interested’ in £8m midfielder West Ham wanted after selling Rice

Everton FC is reportedly interested in signing Emiliano Martinez, a 24-year-old Uruguayan defensive midfielder from FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Martinez’s agent, Mauricio Machado, confirmed the interest, stating that Everton has been tracking his client for some time. Machado also mentioned that Martinez could be a good option for the summer transfer window.

Martinez, who has been playing for FC Midtjylland since 2021, has caught the attention of English clubs, including Luton Town and West Ham United, who were linked to him last summer. According to reports, a fee of around £8 million would be required to secure his services.

Everton’s interest in Martinez may be seen as a long-term replacement for Idrissa Gana Gueye, who is 10 years older than Martinez. Gueye is still an important player for Everton, but the club may be looking to the future with Martinez.

However, Everton’s financial constraints may impact their ability to sign Martinez. The club’s budget may be restricted due to uncertainty surrounding the 777 Partners takeover, which could lead to another summer of cost-cutting.

It’s worth noting that Martinez is not the same player as the Emiliano Martinez who plays for Aston Villa and Argentina. This Martinez is a defensive midfielder, not a goalkeeper.

Agent Mauricio Machado has confirmed that Emiliano Martinez will leave Denmark in June, with interest from Premier League and Spanish clubs. Everton will need to act quickly to secure his signature.