Everton are in talks with former Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko, reports the Daily Mail.
The 28-year-old is available on a free transfer, and could move to Goodison Park as Roberto Martinez looks to bring in a new defensive midfielder.
Sissoko, who could have joined Everton in 2005, moved to Anfield instead, and spent 3 seasons with the Reds. But Martinez wants the former Red to play on the other side of Stanley Park, and is ready to meet his £70,000-a-week wage demands. The Toffees boss will need to move quickly to, as Cardiff City are also interested in the Mali midfielder.
Everton had been heavily linked with Gareth Barry, is free to leave Manchester City as he enters the final year of his contract at the Etihad. But the Englishman is reluctant to move to Everton, leading to the former Wigan boss to look at Sissoko.
As well as looking for new players, Martinez is focusing on keeping Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini at his new club. The pair were the subject of a joint bid from Manchester United, and Martinez wants to ensure that the duo reject the interest from their former boss David Moyes.
Everton have until September 2nd to secure a move for Sissoko, as the transfer deadline day fast approaches.
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