1 Ireland winger Aiden McGeady

Everton have opened talks with Spartak Moscow over the transfer of Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady, according to Russian newspaper Sport Express.

talkSPORT revealed to you last month the former Celtic man is expected to leave the Russian capital after he was suspended from first-team training by manager Valery Karpin.

Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is a long-term admirer of the 27-year-old and reportedly tried to sign him during his time in charge of former club Wigan Athletic.McGeady’s contract expires at the end of the season and the 27-year-old is thought to be available now for a cut-price fee.

Martinez is expected to strengthen his squad as Everton seek to claim a top-four finish and the Spaniard could kickstart his spending with a move for McGeady, especially if the out-of-favour duo of Nikica Jelavic and John Heitinga find new clubs in the coming weeks.