Everton could bring Richarlison back to Merseyside this summer on the back of Tottenham Hotspur’s current struggles.
Not many would have predicted that Richarlison would leave Everton in 2022 and find himself in a relegation battle with Spurs just years later.
David Moyes is open to signing another striker having seen Beto and Thierno Barry fail to show any real consistency at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
A nervous couple of months lie ahead of Tottenham in their bid to retain Premier League status.
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Troy Parrott lined up for the Republic of Ireland. Ivan Toney playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. Richarlison playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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But a future away from north London could lie ahead for Richarlison regardless of the outcome.
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Richarlison’s Tottenham future shared as Everton ponder summer swoop
Everton News understands that Everton hold an interest in Richarlison in what would be a stunning return for the Brazilian.
According to AS, The 28-year-old is expected to depart Tottenham this summer in search of another adventure elsewhere.
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Richarlison in action for Tottenham
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There is a belief that the forward could potentially make a return to his home country, with Flamengo interested in signing Richarlison.
It must be noted that Richarlison has shut down speculation of a Spurs exit, with some crucial weeks lying ahead for the club.
The former Everton man remains Tottenham’s top scorer for the season, with a return of eight goals in his 24 Premier League appearances.
Only 13 of those 24 appearances have come from the starting XI, which only highlights the level of return Spurs have been able to get from Richarlison despite their struggles.
Everton should bring Richarlison back in the summer
There are so many reasons why Everton should bring Richarlison back in the summer transfer window.
Despite playing in a desperate Tottenham side, the Brazilian has still returned more goals than any Everton player this season.
Using Squawka’s player comparison matrix, the gulf in returns is made clear as Richarlison dominates anything Everton’s strikers have to offer.
Comparison of Richarlison, Thierno Barry and Beto's returns this season.
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His return of eight goals in the Premier League is also paired with three assists and a goal in the Champions League.
Everton News previously reported that Richarlison would be keen to return to Everton in the near future.
Having landed Barry last summer, Everton could benefit from a striker who has Premier League experience to offer.
Not only does Richarlison have that, but he could potentially be signed in a cut-price deal if Spurs are relegated.
Even if Tottenham do avoid the drop, their power over negotiations for Richarlison has been massively reduced as he has just one year remaining on his current deal.
This is a deal that could make a lot of sense for the Blues.
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