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Everton join Southampton and Leicester in the race to sign Portugal and Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho

Ronald Koeman looking at talented defensive midfielder as move for Liverpool target Axel Witsel slows down

Mike McGrath

Published: 22:00, 10 Jul 2016
Updated: 21:16, 10 Jul 2016

Everton have joined the race to sign Portugal star William Carvalho

RONALD KOEMAN has joined the race for Portugal midfielder William Carvalho.

The Sporting Lisbon star, 24, is also wanted by Koeman’s ex-club Southampton and has been tracked by Leicester.

Everton have joined the race to sign Portugal star William Carvalho — Everton have joined the race to sign Portugal star William CarvalhoCredit: Getty Images

The Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder has also been linked with Leicester and Southampton — The Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder has also been linked with Leicester and SouthamptonCredit: LUSA

But he is also on Everton’s wanted list as they look at their options in defensive midfield.

Koeman has been trying to sort a deal for Zenit St Petersburg’s Axel Witsel but knows he faces competition from clubs including neighbours Liverpool.

Carvalho will be available for £20million this summer once the Euros are over after he featured in their run to the final.

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Leicester have been keeping tabs on him in case France midfielder N’Golo Kante leaves the King Power Stadium.

Meanwhile, Koeman is looking for a striker as he is resigned to losing Belgian Romelu Lukaku this summer, with John Stones also set to leave Goodison Park.

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