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Reports in the Metro today suggest that Everton have been given the 'green light' in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto, only a year after an approach by Martinez was rejected.

The 23-year­-old has found first team opportunities hard to come by this season at the Nou Camp and speculation is rife that the Toffees are set to make a summer move.

Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City are also known to be interested in the Barca midfielder but it seems Everton are in the box seat with negotiations said to have begun already and the move being accepted by Roberto.

However it is not yet understood whether the proposed deal will be a transfer or a loan deal when the transfer window opens this summer.

Newcastle United winger Sammy Ameobi will be available on a free transfer when his contract runs out at the end of this season and Everton are reportedly interested according to The Telegraph.

The 22-year­-old who has been with the Toon for seven years is apparently looking unlikely to sign a new deal in order to move away from the North East.

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West Bromwich Albion and former Toffees manager David Moyes who currently managers Real Sociedad are also being linked to the winger.

Everton are reportedly set to make a £7 million bid for Werder Bremen and Denmark defender Jannik Vestergaard .

The 22-year-old only moved to the German side in the January transfer window from Hoffenheim but has seemingly caught the eye of Roberto Martinez who is set to make a move for the centre back.

Vestergaard, who stands at a reported 6ft6, has made two senior international appearances for his country and is suggested to be player the Blues are keen on.

However, Werder Bremen sporting director Thomas Gauge has suggested the Dane isnt for sale having only just three months ago.

He said: "Jannik is an interesting player for England. But that does not interest me."

"We have not got him to give him away again."