Football Insider exclusive as Everton manager David Moyes stares across a split image towards Tottenham striker Richarlison.
Football Insider exclusive as Everton manager David Moyes stares across a split image towards Tottenham striker Richarlison.
The Toffees made a move to reunite with their former star in the latter stages of the summer transfer window, but saw their attempt knocked back by the player.
Tottenham are now open to helping the Brazilian find a move away this winter, given that he has been frozen out by Roberto De Zerbi.
Sources say that Everton will only consider making another move for Richarlison if they fail to land their priority striker targets.
David Moyes' side are desperate to add another frontman to their arsenal, with Thierno Barry their only recognised striker at the moment.
Barry has already netted six goals from the opening 10 Premier League games, but the club are determined to get him more support at the top of the pitch.
Richarlison's chances of Everton return now slim
Richarlison is firmly out of the picture at Tottenham, and there was a great deal of surprise when he turned down the chance to return to Everton in the summer.
However, with the player's stance now clear, there is a growing feeling at Everton that the ship has now sailed in terms of them making another move for him.
The Merseysiders are working hard to add another striker to their squad, but are not prepared to try and force a move for someone who doesn't want to be there.
Richarlison has also attracted significant interest from clubs in both Brazil and Turkey of late, with his future due to be settled this winter.
Everton have not taken him off the table as an option at this stage, but they would need to be unsuccessful in several other pursuits in order to turn back to him.
Everton assessing Dion Beljo deal
Football Insider revealed back in October that Everton are assessing a move for prolific Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo ahead of January.
The 24-year-old has plundered 13 goals from just 11 games in the Croatian top-flight this term, after netting 38 times in all competitions last season.
Despite Everton's interest, sources say that Dinamo are well-placed to negotiate a deal on their terms, with Beljo under contract until the summer of 2030.
The Croatia international has truly caught the eye in the last 12 months, and even scored in Dinamo's recent Europa League win over Sunderland.