Everton manager Ronald Koeman peering toward £30million move for Euro 2016 champ William Carvalho

The Dutchman wants a new midfield anchor as he begins his tenure at Goodison Park and the Euro 2016 winner is on his wishlist

Wanted: Carvalho has no shortage of admirers

Ronald Koeman is targeting an ambitious move for £30million Portugal midfielderWiliam Carvalho.

The Everton boss has the Portuguese Euro 2016 winner in his sights with Napoli, Inter Milan and Leicester rivalling his interest in Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel.

Koeman has made a high-class midfielder one of his priorities at Goodison and sees Carvalho as a prime candidate.

Although the 24-year-old did not shine in Portugal’s win over France earlier this month, Everton have been impressed by his displays at club level for Sporting.

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Carvalho has made 111 appearances for the club, winning two domestic trophies.
Backed by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri, Koeman has already landed goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg from Fulham.