Everton are apparently set to sign West Ham midfielder Modamed Diame in a deal worth £3.5m according to reports.

The 27 year old has just a year remaining in his contract at Upton Park and Everton boss Roberto Martinez is said to be a keen admirer of his abilities.

Diame has often spoken about a move to a bigger club since his move to West Ham, and he could act as cover for Ross Barkley who is currently facing a couple of months away from the first team through injury.

Martinez is no stranger to Diame, having managed him at Wigan before the Senegal international opted to move to West Ham.