Martinez Confirms Approach For Byram
Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Everton have made an approach for Leeds defender Sam Byram.
The 22-year-old is out of contract at the end of this season and it was reported on Thursday that the Toffees have had a fee worth up to £5million accepted.
Byram is a long-term option which could provide a short-term fix with Seamus Coleman out injured, but Martinez pointed out that any potential deal is still a long way off.
"There has been an approach. There is nothing else to comment on. You have to careful,'' he said. "From there to conclusive news is a long gap"
Coleman is expected to be out for another three weeks with a calf strain sustained in last week's Capital One Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Manchester City.
When asked about his qualities as a player - Martinez said: "I wouldn't be that disrespectful to players registered to other clubs"
The Blues boss also gave an update on a possible transfer for Steven Naismith - he's been linked recently with Norwich and Swansea
"It is in his (Naismith's) hands to a point. It has to be right for everyone. We are open to Naismith's situation,'' he added.
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