According to Sky Sports, the Blues are set to step up their interest in AIK’s highly-rated Sweden winger Nabil Bahoui.
The talented winger has been in fine form in the new Allsvenskan season with six goals in 13 appearances, including a stunning strike against Kalmar FF earlier this month, and the Stockholm club are bracing themselves for offers.
Southampton, Sunderland and Crystal Palace have been rumoured to be looking into an offer Bahoui, but Martinez is hoping to win the race for the 23-year-old’s signature.
Everton have meant to have been tracking Bahoui for some time, with the Blues gaffer sending his scouts to watch Bahoui in action on several occasions.
Martinez is looking to improve his attacking options after Gerard Deulofeu returned to Barcelona after his successful spell on loan at Goodison Park and Bahoui is thought to figure highly on his wanted list.
French side Saint-Etienne are also chasing Bahoui, but Everton are aiming to see off their interest and lure the winger to England.