Everton boss David Moyes is weighing up a fresh move for Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen.

The Liverpool Echo says 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.