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title: "Silva sets sights high and aims for Euro 2016 winner as first signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2018-06-01T11:23:00Z"
modified: "2018-06-01T11:23:00Z"
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# Silva sets sights high and aims for Euro 2016 winner as first signing

Marco Silva wants to make William Carvalho his first signing as Everton boss, [according to the Mirror.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/new-boss-marco-silva-wants-12629954)

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. ![](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/05/900567002.jpg)

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.