Marco Silva wants to make William Carvalho his first signing as Everton boss, according to the Mirror.
The Toffees appointed the Portuguese manager with a view to raising their aspirations as a club, and the first step on the road to better days is to get fresh blood in the door at Goodison Park.
The ex-Hull and Watford man has spent time with Carvalho previously, as the midfielder was under the tutelage of Silva at his club Sporting Lisbon. 
A bruising defensive contributor, the 26-year-old boasts plenty of valuable experience, including playing the full 120 minutes of Portugal’s Euro 2016 final, where his nation defeated France 1-0 to hoist the trophy.
Useful with the ball at his feet, pinpoint passing may be Carvalho’s secret weapon. If Silva is looking to create a stern midfield, focused on ball retention and dispossession – William Carvalho may prove to be a worthy partner of Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Silva is expected to introduce a pleasing brand of football to the Goodison turf, as Evertonians try to shake the memory of Sam Allardyce’s apologetically efficient tactical setup.
