As reported by Sky Sports, Everton target William Carvalho is actively looking for a move to the English Premier League this summer, aided by his club Sporting Lisbon.
What’s the story?
The Toffees are embarking on a new era at Goodison Park after the official announcement of Marco Silva as manager.
Now, a strong summer transfer window is required if they are to match their ambitions of breaking into the established English Premier League top six.
One player on their radar is William Carvalho, according to Sky Sports, who also report that Sporting Lisbon are actively seeking a deal for him in the upcoming transfer window.
The outlet reckon that Sporting are working with the player’s representatives to secure a move to the English Premier League.
He was previously rated as worth £40m to the Portuguese side, say Sky Sports.
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Is he ready for a move to England?
The Premier League is a definite step up from the Portuguese top-flight, so there is an element of risk to a big money move for the Sporting midfielder.
Carvalho helped his side to a third placed finish in Primeira Liga in 2017/18 with his form considered good enough to be an expected starter for Portugal in the upcoming World Cup.
A defensively minded midfielder with strong technical passing and ball carrying ability, he could provide the Toffees midfield with stability next season and the platform for their more creative players to attack the opposition.
The summer tournament is a great chance for Everton and their supporters to have a closer look at the kind of impact he can make at the elite level, although they may want to move quick on his signature if Sporting are actively trying to sell him.
It’s a great platform and a strong showing for the 41-cap international could alert teams higher up the food chain than the Toffees.
