EVERTON are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Southampton ace Cuco Martina as they look to fill the gap left by Seamus Coleman’s horror injury.
The Ireland international suffered a broken leg following a horrific tackle by Neil Taylor in last month’s 0-0 draw with Wales.
Coleman is now set to miss at least six months of action after undergoing surgery in Dublin, and Ronald Koeman is now looking for a new right-back to bring to Goodison Park.
Mason Holgate has been filling the position as Everton switch between three-man and four-man defences, while SunSport understands Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier is under consideration.
But the Daily Star claims Southampton’s Martina is the man set to deputise in Coleman’s absence.
The defender was a surprise hit at St Mary’s last season after being snapped up by Koeman and he is set to become a free agent when his contract expires in July.
In the meantime, Everton will be looking to assist Coleman in any way possible as he recovers from his setback.
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Aston Villa star Taylor has since been in touch to offer his best wishes after being left ‘saddened’ by the incident.
And Everton fans unveiled a banner in Coleman’s honour during Sunday’s 4-2 win over Leicester urging him to ‘stay strong.’
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