EVERTON'S TRANSFER WINDOW: Donovan, Indi and McGeady on radar as Martinez looks to build on impressive start



As Premier League chiefs prepare to fling open the January transfer window, Sportsmail takes a look at each top-flight club and assesses the business they are each likely to do in the post-Christmas sales.

Everton have made an impressive start under Roberto Martinez, so who do they need to help them in battle for top four place?



What do they need?

Roberto Martinez would like to add depth to his wide players and he has also been considering bolstering his defence. He wants to buy to maintain the momentum Everton have built up from their outstanding start to the season.

Boost: Landon Donovan (left) would be a good addition to Everton squad with his pace and power

Alert: Aidan McGeady has been put on the transfer list by Spartak Moscow

How much is in the chest?

Everton's finances are healthy. They did not spend all the money they generated in the summer from selling Marouane Fellaini for £27.5million and even though Everton invested heavily on the final day of the summer window, there is enough in reserve to aid Martinez, should he find a suitable target.

Who do they like the look of?

Landon Donovan had been considered for a third loan spell at the club. His pace and energy could have been a useful weapon but that deal looks less likely after LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena indicated he didn't want Donovan to move. Aidan McGeady almost joined Martinez at Wigan last January and the fact he has been put on the transfer list by Spartak Moscow has not gone unnoticed by Everton. If Martinez is to strengthen Everton's defence – and it must be noted he is delighted with the options he has with Phil Jagielka, Sylvain Distin and John Stones – he will look at Bruno Martins Indi from Feyenoord. The Holland international was close to moving to Goodison Park in September and Everton have continued to monitor his progress.

Powerful: Bruno Martins Indi would strengthen Everton's defence

Backing: Roberto Martinez has money to spend in January

DID YOU KNOW...

On the final day of the winter window in 2009, David Moyes was desperate to bring in a winger to enhance his side’s push for European qualification. He came close to landing a big one on loan but Ricardo Quaresma ultimately joined Chelsea instead.

Who's heading for the exit?

The most likely departures are John Heitinga and Nikica Jelavic. Both men are experienced internationals who need to be playing in a World Cup year and they are unlikely to get many chances. Martinez has indicated he would 'help' Heitinga if an offer were to arise – he only has six months left on his deal – while Jelavic looks like he needs to a move to recapture the sparkle he showed when first arriving on Merseyside.

Best ever January buy

Mikel Arteta (2005). Initially for £1million, on loan from Real Sociedad, the man who was dubbed 'the best little Spaniard we know' by the Gwladys Street helped Everton finish in the top four that season, signed permanently that June and gave the club five years' brilliant service before joining Arsenal for £10million.

Hit: Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (left) during his time at Everton

Miss: Anthony Gardner (right) never featured for Everton after joining on loan from Tottenham

January signing to forget