Everton could pounce for Kwadwo Asamoah

English Premier League duo Everton and Southampton are monitoring the progress of Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah.

Reports claim the Premier League duo are keeping tabs on the out-of-favour Ghanaian, and could launch a loan offer as soon as January.

Once a mainstay of the Juventus midfield, Asamoah has found it difficult to retain his position in the starting eleven.

The arrival of former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has ousted the 25-year-old from his usual role, with manager Massimiliano Allegri preferring the Frenchman’s experience.

Asamoah joined Juventus from Udinese for £15m, and is now valued at a whopping £19m – so any move from the Saints or Toffees is likely to be temporary.

Everton’s recent spate of injuries may force Roberto Martinez to enter the transfer market.

Attacking star Kevin Mirallas is set for a long spell on the sidelines – and without a fully fit Steven Pienaar or Gerard Deulofeu at Goodison – Everton are lacking a cutting edge.

Meanwhile Southampton have money to spend and my want to capitalise on their early success.