DEFENDER Cuco Martina has held talks with Everton over a move to Goodison Park on a free transfer, according to national newspapers.

Martina is out of contract at Saints this month after arriving two years ago while current Toffees boss Ronald Koeman was in charge at St Mary's.

The 27-year-old worked with Erwin Koeman, Ronald's brother and assistant manager at Everton, prior to joining Saints.

The Koemans brought Martina in as cover after Ryan Bertrand was injured and it seems they are now doing the same at Goodison Park, with right-back Seamus Coleman sidelined long-term.

The Guardian have reported that the former FC Twente man, who made 18 appearances for Saints last term, has been on Merseyside for talks.

Updated 25.05.2017 at 14.30pm: Martina has now been released by Saints.