In a recent interview with Uruguayan radio Sport 890, agent Mauricio Machado claimed that Everton are showing interest in his client, FC Midtjylland’s Emiliano Martinez. Machado said,
“Emiliano is doing very well today. He is playing. Thanks to his last few games he has been reserved for the Copa America. In June he’s leaving Denmark. We have teams interested in the Premier League and in Spain.
“Everton of England were interested in Emiliano Martinez some time ago and now they are interested again. It could be a good option for the middle of the year. Let’s analyse it.”
Martinez’s Form In Danish Football This Season
The 24-year-old has missed a lot of game time this season due to a serious muscle injury. However, he has managed to put in a few solid performances at the heart of Midtjylland’s midfield.
Martinez has made 51 senior appearances for the Danish outfit thus far, scoring one goal in various competitions. He has caught the eye at times but needs to find a way to be more consistent on the field.
His current deal at Midtjylland will run out in the summer of 2027 which could make it difficult for Everton to get a deal done for him on the cheap later this year.
What Will Martinez Bring To Everton?
Martinez is a solid tackler of the ball and can make some crucial interceptions for his side at the centre of the park. He doesn’t mind clearing his lines when required and is a tidy passer of the ball as well.
The Uruguayan talent is primarily a holding midfielder but can also operate as a box-to-box midfielder if told to do so. However, he has still not proven his worth at the highest level and could struggle to cope with the physical side and high intensity of Premier League football.
We can expect Martinez to bring more bite and steel to Everton‘s midfield. He is good enough to increase competition for places within the Merseyside club’s squad. Therefore, the Toffees would be wise to move in for him in the upcoming transfer period as long as they can get him for a fair price.
