TRANSFER NEWS UPDATE #2

• BLUES LINKED WITH BENFICA WINGER EDUARDO SALVIO
• EX-WIGAN BOY MOSES ALSO ANOTHER REPORTED TARGET
• OUT-OF-CONTRACT DEFENDER ALCARAZ ALMOST A 'DONE DEAL'
• KONE OPEN TO PREMIER LEAGUE MOVE

• MARTINEZ LOOKS TO KEEP FELLAINI AT GOODISON

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Salvio could be Everton-bound.

The 22 year old Argentinian winger Eduardo Salvio is reportedly a transfer target for newly-appointed Martinez. Having impressed Benfica during his season-long loan spell in the 2010/11 season, he was permanently signed only last summer for around £10 million. Speculation surrounding his whereabouts for next season has intensified following an interview with the players' agent Jiminez: "At the moment his future is undecided". He went on to conclude that the player is open to a move amid "interest out there this summer from England". Salvio scored 13 goals in all competitions last term, and created a whole host of them also. However, nothing is concrete and Everton may hit a snag regarding his price tag. 

Chelsea's Victor Moses is another name that has been thrown into the mix following the Everton manager's appointment. The Nigerian was bought from newly-promoted Crystal Palace in 2010 by Martinez at Wigan for a bargain of just under £3 million. But it is now thought that only a fee treble that amount will tempt Chelsea into selling the 22 year old. He was short of chances last season, and may become surplus to the requirements of reinstated Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Paraguayan defender Antolin Alcaraz and striker Kone are the latest Wigan players to be linked with Everton. Alcaraz's contract with the Latics is due to expire this month, and he may be used to help settle Martinez in at Goodison Park, signing a 2 year deal in the process. His fellow Wigan team mate Arouna Kone was subject to transfer news last week cornering both Merseyside clubs - and he has reacted to this since then. The Ivorian said that it is his firm desire to play Premier League football, and despite claiming that he is settled at the DW Stadium, he admitted: "I don't know what will happen". 

Meanwhile, Everton's Marouane Fellaini has drawn interest from United despite it being thought that the Belgium was ready to join the Gunners after they are supposed to have activated his £24 million buy-out-clause. However, boss Martinez insists that the Fellaini saga is 'not an issue'. The Spaniard's only current request of the 24-year old, is that he be "ready for the next season".