On Monday, we covered claims from Portugal that Marco Silva is trying to convince Everton to sign Andre Carrillo, just like he did at Watford.
The problem for Silva is that Carrillo wasn’t able to really impress at the Hornets, and therefore the manager was hoping the Peruvian’s World Cup performances could help.
Despite Peru losing both games, the winger put in acceptable displays against both France and Denmark and is clearly one of his country’s standout players.
O Jogo reported Carrillo’s performances were improving the arguments Silva could put forward to Everton, and now there’s been a welcome boost.
Starting the match for Peru again, this time against Australia, the 27 year old scored his country’s first goal of the tournament. It was a good strike, with Carrillo coming into the box from the right wing and finishing well.
Benfica are said to want €20m and will feel enthused by the goal, but there’s every chance a loan and buying clause could be agreed again, as it was with Watford.
