Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC sign Joao Silva but may miss out on Dieumerci Mbokani
Joao Silva[LNB]EVERTON have completed the signing of highly-rated Portugese striker Joao Silva - but could miss out on another of their summer targets.[LNB]The club have tied up a deal for the 20-year-old forward for an undisclosed fee from Portuguese side Desportivo Das Aves.[LNB]But another player David Moyes has been monitoring, Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani is in talks over a move to Fulham.[LNB]Blues officials flew to Portugal this week to conclude the Silva deal, and the talented youngster has penned a three-year contract.[LNB] The 6'2" forward scored 14 goals in 32 appearances for Aves last term, which was his first season since graduating to the professional ranks, and became the second top scorer in the Liga Vitalis, Portugal's second tier.[LNB]He will now move to Merseyside before linking up with the Everton squad for next month's pre-season tour of Australia.[LNB]However, Congo international striker Mbokani has stated his interest in moving to West London. Standard director Pierre Francois and CEO Luciano D'Onofrio were in the capital on Tuesday to discuss an £8m deal with Fulham owner Mohammed Al Fayed, as West Ham and Blackburn were also rumoured to be interested.
