Everton are said to be in pole position to sign Serbian forward Dusan Tadic from FC Twente.

The 25 year old attacking midfielder has scored bags of goals for Twente since signing from Groningen 2 years ago, with 32 goals in 84 appearances in the Dutch league.

His strike rate for Serbia is somewhat less impressive, with six goals in 25 international appearances since his debut in 2008.

Southampton had been said to be his destination but talks have stalled on a £9m move and it is believed that Roberto Martinez has stolen in to bring him to Everton.