Monday, 16th June, 2014
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is weighing up making an offer for Feyenoord defensive pair Stefan de Vrij and Bruno Martins Indi.
Martinez is currently in Brazil to watch the World Cup and has been an extremely interested observer of the Netherlands' training sessions.
Both De Vrij and Martins Indi are a vital part of coach Louis van Gaal's side, both playing in the Netherlands' 5-1 routing of Spain on Friday.
De Vrij has already been linked with Manchester United, who Van Gaal will manage after the World Cup, and Lazio, while Martins Indi also has a number of admirers.
According to Dutch daily De Telegraaf, Martinez is eyeing taking the pair to Everton for next season.
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The Toffees were forced to throw young John Stones into the backline as they chased a Champions League spot last season, when Phil Jagielka picked up an injury.
Another centre-back, Sylvain Distin, is getting no younger and will be 37 in December. With the addition of De Vrij and Martins Indi, Martinez would inject youth into the Everton defence.
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