Roberto Martinez is keen on signing Nigeria’s Victor Moses to bolster the Everton squad ahead of their campaign in the English Premier League next season.
The Goodison chief believes his former Wigan striker sold to Chelsea for £9 million may be up for grabs with the arrival of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge.
With Romelu Lukaku heading back to Chelsea after an eye-catching loan year at West Brom, Moses could be squeezed out despite playing a role last season.
Martinez has also hinted he could go back to raid his old club, Wigan, with midfielders James McCarthy, former Evertonian Callum McManaman, James McArthur, Spanish defender Ivan Ramis, and striker Aroune Kone all possible targets.
Top choice would be midfield play-maker, McCarthy – valued at around £14m by Wigan chairman, Dave Whelan – who has also caught the eye of Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and West Ham.
Martinez revealed there is no deal in place with Whelan to prevent him from returning to poach Latics players.
Martinez said: “No, the chairman has been very straightforward and clear with that.
“He understands that there will be players leaving not just to Everton but they will be leaving because the Premier League is where they want to be.
“But nobody will go on the cheap, nobody will be leaving because they want to leave.
“Everyone in football has a price.
“He understands that any team can lose players when a club gets relegated, not just Wigan.
“The chairman at Wigan has always been very open about that. He never stops any players moving and going.”
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