Everton are considering January moves for Aiden McGeady and Landon Donovan with their interest in the former encouraged by Spartak Moscow's decision to transfer-list the winger. Roberto Martínez, the Everton manager, has a long-standing interest in the Republic of Ireland international, who he attempted to sign for his former club Wigan Athletic last season, and is keen to inject more pace into his side when the transfer window reopens. The prospects of signing the 27-year-old have increased after he was transfer‑listed at Spartak on Friday, reportedly having fallen out with the coach Valeri Karpin, although several Premier League clubs will be encouraged by that move.

McGeady cost the Russian club £9.5m from Celtic in 2010. The winger is out of contract at the end of the season and Spartak are looking to recoup some of their outlay in January. A move to Goodison Park would see the midfielder join fellow Ireland internationals James McCarthy, Séamus Coleman and Darron Gibson.

Everton also retain an interest in the USA international Donovan, who enjoyed two successful loan spells at the club in 2010 and 2012 under the former manager David Moyes. The 31-year-old may again be available on loan from the MLS side LA Galaxy, although whether he will increase his workload in a World Cup year remains to be seen.