Everton transfer news: Toffees join host of Premier League clubs chasing Portugal’s young playmaker Rafa Silva
The £8million-rated star, 23, currently at Braga in his home country, is also being monitored by Leicester and Southampton
EVERTON have joined the pack of Premier League clubs on the trail of Portugal playmaker Rafa Silva.
The £8million-rated star, 23, currently at Braga in his home country, is also being monitored by champions Leicester and Southampton.
New Everton boss Ronald Koeman is yet to make a signing since taking over at Goodison but wants a centre-half, a midfielder and a winger to strengthen his outfit.
Silva was part of his country’s Euro 2016-winning squad but did not play after the 0-0 group draw with Austria.
He can play as a ‘No 10’ or out wide, which fits the bill for Koeman’s plans to reshape his team ready for his first season in charge.
The Toffees are also now ready to sell unhappy England star John Stones, 22, — when they find a replacement.
Centre-half Stones has had a summit with new Goodison supremo Farhad Moshiri to tell him he is keen to move.
Stones is wanted by Manchester City, who are prepared to pay around £45m for him — and Everton are now trying to speed through a deal to bring in a new face.