Everton eye former Arsenal defender

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Everton target former Arsenal and current Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

Although the defender has not yet made an appearance for Barcelona after his transition from the Gunners last year, Everton boss Roberto Martinez is keen on the player and has made him a top target according to reports.

Everton look to bolster their defensive options going into next season and a bid for the former Arsenal man could be put forward in the coming months.

A fee for the defender has yet to surface, who has suffered a hamstring problem in recent months, but the Spanish giants could struggle to regain the £15m they cashed out to land him, given his run-in with injury problems.

Everton are currently twelfth in the Barclays Premier League having accumulated 38 points, three points ahead of Newcastle United in thirteenth.