«Breaking News» Marco Silva insists Everton's alleged tapping-up is 'not important'

Marco Silva insists the independent investigation into Everton's alleged tapping-up of him when he was Watford manager is 'not important'.

The Premier League has asked a law firm to launch an inquiry into whether the Toffees made an illegal approach for the Portuguese last season, it is understood.

Everton wanted Silva to be Ronald Koeman's replacement after the Dutchman was sacked last October, but, despite an approach to Watford, including the offer of around £10million in compensation, they were denied permission to speak to their primary target.

Marco Silva insists the investigation into Everton's alleged tapping-up of him is 'not important'

It is being investigated whether the Toffees made an illegal approach for the ex-Watford boss

Everton trained at Finch Farm on Friday before Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham

Silva was eventually sacked in January after results took a nosedive, allowing Everton to appoint him at the end of the campaign after bringing Sam Allardyce's short-lived reign to an end.

Watford issued a statement claiming the catalyst for their drop-off in results was Everton's approach which 'jeopardised' the long-term future of the club.

The Hornets complained to the Premier League and, despite its attempts to mediate, and the £40million transfer of Richarlison from Vicarage Road to Goodison Park, there has been no resolution to the dispute.

'I don't have thoughts about the situation,' said Silva.

'I don't lose my focus, I am really calm with the situation and my focus is on what is important for me and for us as a club and it is the next game.

'I've been working here since July 3 to prepare our squad for the matches and training sessions.

'I don't hear anything. It is not important for us and for me as a manager, for our players or for us as a club.'

Richarlison was back in training after impressing on his Brazil debut earlier in the week

Summer signing Yerry Mina trained for the first time after recovering from a foot injury

The former Barcelona man is stepping up his fitness ahead of a first-team debut in the future

Mason Holgate and Tom Davies take part in a practice during the session in bleak conditions

Theo Walcott should be passed to fit to play the Hammers after recovering from a knock

Everton do not view the latest development as particularly significant, it is understood.

Instead, they see it as the next step in the process towards a satisfactory conclusion for all parties.

The investigation is expected to take several months and if it suggests Everton do have a case to answer, the league would then appoint a QC-led commission which would have the power to impose a large fine.

However, the imposition of a points deduction, which is the most severe sanction, would be unprecedented and highly unlikely.

Everton's injury crisis has eased slightly with Theo Walcott, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Bernard all in contention for Sunday's visit of West Ham with £28million summer signing Yerry Mina training for the first time after a foot injury and midfielder James McCarthy also returning after breaking his leg in January.

However, defender Seamus Coleman will be out for two weeks with a stress fracture of the foot.

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