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Ogbonna emerges as 'top defensive target'
Roberto Martinez has installed Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna at the top of his wishlist as he seeks to replace Sylvain Distin according to a report.
The Liverpool Echo make the claim as part of a profile on the 27-year-old who, as an experienced left-sided centre half, would certainly fit the bill as a worthy addition to the Blues' line-up.
Given the former Torino man's pedigree, John Stones's stratospheric rise and Phil Jagielka's continuing good form, it could also point towards Martinez experimenting more with a three-man central defence next season.
The report suggests that should Everton fail to land a player who is also being tracked by Southampton and Aston Villa, then £8m-rated Scott Dann or Crystal Palace or Genk defender Kara Mbodj would be alternative targets.
28 June update West Ham have joined the hunt for Ogbonna and are preparing a £12m bid according to an English tabloid report.
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