Everton's Roberto Martinez dismisses Ron Vlaar speculation

Ron Vlaar in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2014
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Roberto Martinez stresses that Everton have held "no discussions" with former Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has played down reports that have linked his club with a move for free agent Ron Vlaar.

Recent speculation had claimed that Martinez was prepared to offer the 30-year-old, who left Aston Villa in the summer, a contract until the end of the season.

However, the Everton boss has insisted that "no discussions" have taken place with the Dutch centre-back.

"He has experience in the Premier League. He is unattached, but there has been no discussions and nothing to comment on," the Spaniard told reporters.

It is believed that Vlaar has fully recovered from a knee complaint that he suffered earlier this year.

Roberto Martinez Manager of Everton looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at Boleyn Ground on November 7, 2015 in London, England.
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