Martinez has still not reached an agreement with his former employers

Roberto Martinez is heading for a £10million compensation battle with Everton.

The former Goodison Park boss has yet to reach a settlement agreement with his former employers who last week confirmed the appointment of his successor Ronald Koeman.

Martinez had over three years remaining of a contract worth around £3.5million a year at Everton when he was sacked in May.

Roberto Martinez was sacked by Everton in May but still hasn't reached a compensation agreement

Martinez was relieved of his duties last month after guiding the Blues to consecutive bottom half finishes

Ronald Koeman was appointed Everton manager on Tuesday, much to delight of Evertonians

Although there were initial discussions over a compromise the two parties are heading for an independent hearing next week as the 42-year-old Spaniard's legal team push for his contract to be paid in full.

Everton will seek a middle ground for Martinez who last week held discussions with Anderlecht over a return to management.

The Catalonian's tenure at Goodison Park started brightly, he guided Everton to fifth place as they achieved their record points tally in the Premier League.

His second season was very poor, failure to balance the Europa League with domestic duties saw the Toffees slump to 11th, and the last few months of his tenure were abysmal.