Target Moutinho

Bill Kenwright confirms Joao Moutinho remains a top target for Everton.

Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright has confirmed Joao Moutinho remains a top target for Everton.

The Blues boss, who also revealed he expects Andrew Johnson's move to Fulham to be completed within 24 hours, insists Everton's interest in the Portuguese midfielder has not waned.

The 21-year-old Portugal international has been widely linked with a move from Sporting Lisbon to Goodison.

Kenwright has confirmed there is substance in the speculation.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, he said: "That is one of the ones you can believe in the papers. He is one of his (the manager's) major targets, but there are others who have not made the papers yet, thankfully.

"David said last week in America 'I am only going to bring in players who will take the Club forward' and that is how he is.

"He is relentless in that, I have never known David say 'he'll do' or 'that'll do'. He takes his time, pinpoints and focuses.

"And when I actually see the player he has focussed on I say 'I get it'. I saw one this weekend on a football pitch and I said 'yeah, I see why we want that particular player'."