Everton have reportedly made Ashley Williams one of their top transfer targets this summer.
The Blues have the sixth worst defensive record in the Premier League this season and conceded a further four in last night’s Merseyside derby drubbing at the hands of Liverpool.
Roberto Martinez is known to be a huge admirer of Swansea City captain Williams, who has two years left to run on his current contract, and has excelled in the Welsh club’s recent upturn in fortunes.
Doubts also persist over the future of Manchester City and Chelsea target John Stones, with sources close to Williams suggesting that Everton have already intimated their interest in acquiring the Welsh international this summer.
And ESPN FC claim that Everton will hope that they will be able to negotiate a cut-price deal for the player before any new contract is agreed with the South Wales club.