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New Everton manager Marco Silva will bolster the squad's left-back options this summer.

But the Portuguese coach says first-choice Leighton Baines is "fantastic" and is in his plans at Goodison.

Everton have failed to find a suitable heir to 33-year-old Baines' throne but Silva is determined add a new full-back to the Blues ranks in order to provide back up and competition.

The club's last three permanent managers - Roberto Martinez, Ronald Koeman and Sam Allardyce - have failed to address the issue but Silva knows it is a priority area.

“We have a fantastic left-back in our squad," Silva told the ECHO.

"Leighton will give fantastic things and do good things for us in the future but we will try.

“We have some young players to analyse as well and see what we will do – whether we work with our young players or do something in the market."

Silva will run the rule over 20-year-old Academy defender Antonee Robinson this summer after he spent last season on loan with Bolton Wanderers.

Director of football Marcel Brands revealed he tried to sign Manchester City left-back Angelino for former club PSV Eindhoven in January but was priced out of a move.