Everton offer for Uruguayan midfielder reported Rumour Mill

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Everton have supposedly lodged a firm offer for FC Midtjylland midfielder Emiliano Martinez but face competition from Bordeaux.

The 23-year-old has reportedly caught the eye of a number of clubs with his performances in Denmark where he has played for the past year or so, first on loan from Bragantino in Brazil and then on a permanent basis following a €5m move.

Montevideo-based journalist Rodri Vázquez says that Martinez will almost certainly be leaving Midtjylland this summer based on his performances and that both the Toffees and the French Ligue 1 club have solid interest.

Whether the Punta del Este-born player would qualify for a work permit to play in the Premier League is a separate issue. He has yet to make a full appearance for Uruguay’s national side.

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Nevertheless, in view of Everton’s restricted transfer budget and the success that clubs like Brentford and Brighton have had in signing low-cost gems from other leagues, Martinez could fit the profile of player Kevin Thelwell could be looking at this summer.

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Shane Corcoran

1 Posted
04/06/2023 at
20:09:58

At least its not boring even if hes no good or if the story is dreamt up. Well done Rodri.

Stu Darlington

2 Posted
04/06/2023 at
20:25:09

Not our fault if we dont get this one,work permit issues,but at least we tried!!