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Everton eye up Middlesbrough midfielder Marten de Roon as Toffees boss Ronald Koeman searches for Gareth Barry's replacement

Everton are showing interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Marten de Roon.

The 26-year-old Dutchman has impressed Premier League rivals this season following his £12million move from Atalanta.

Jose Mourinho in particular singled him out for praise and hailed his 'phenomenal' workrate following Manchester United's hard-fought win at Boro in March.

Everton have sent scouts to watch Middlesbrough midfielder Marten de Roon
Everton have sent scouts to watch Middlesbrough midfielder Marten de Roon

Though he arrived with a midfield enforcer reputation, De Roon has played in a more advanced role for most of the season and Everton scouts checked on him during last Monday's defeat at Stamford Bridge.