Everton FC tracking Ajax's Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen

Jan VertonghenDAVID MOYES is mulling over a move for Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen.The Everton manager has been to watch the Belgian centre-back a number of times and is now weighing up a bid for the highly-rated 23-year-old.Reports that the Toffees have already tabled a £9m offer are inaccurate, but Moyes is attracted by Vertonghen's versatility, particularly his ability to provide him with much-needed cover at left-back.The Belgium international has inspired his club to the Dutch FA Cup and second place in the league, and is under contract in Holland until 2013.He is believed to have been recommended to the Blues by his national team-mate Marouane Fellaini, with several other Premier League clubs also known to be among his admirers.Vertonghen helped Ajax concede just 20 goals in 34 games, and replaced Thomas Vermaelen after his fellow Belgian quit Ajax for Arsenal in a £10m deal last summer.He is left-footed and adept at playing anywhere on the left flank or in midfieldWhile Moyes has no shortage of central defenders, it is understood the club is prepared to listen to bids for Joseph Yobo this summer and would want to replace the Nigerian captain.

Source: Liverpool_Echo