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Everton make move for Liverpool target Toby Alderweireld
EVERTON are tracking Ajax's £5million-rated defender Toby Alderweireld after boss Roberto Martinez sent his scouts to check on the Belgium star.
Alderweireld has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, but he rejected the chance to join Norwich City.
Liverpool have been tipped to make a move for the 24-year-old this summer, but Merseyside rivals Everton could be set to beat them in the race for the versatile stopper.
Alderweireld's agent, Soren Lerby, said: "It is true that Everton came forward for Alderweireld."
"Though there are other concrete directions, Toby must now look at which team he finds the most challenging."
Alderweireld is a centre-back that can also play at right-back, and has picked up 24 caps for Belgium.