Everton will soon approach Tottenham Hotspur to enquiry about a possible summer move for 27-year-old Brazilian international Richarlison, who will cost around £40 million.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Richarlison is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are scouring the market for a productive attacker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Tottenham Hotspur attacker. Meanwhile, the North London outfit will demand around £40 million to part ways with the Brazilian international.
Richarlison and his Tottenham troubles
Richarlison has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Everton in a deal worth £60 million in July 2022. The South American forward was already among the best attackers in the Premier League when he moved to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium two and a half years ago. However, he has blown hot and cold throughout his spell with the North London club.
Fitness issues and poor form have plagued the 27-year-old in his stint with Tottenham, and he has become a bit-part figure under Ange Postecoglou. The player has managed only 545 minutes of game time across 14 appearances in all competitions thus far this term while chipping in with three goals and one assist.
However, the Brazilian international’s stock in the market remains high, with several well-known clubs across the world keen on signing him in the summer transfer window. Brazilian clubs wanted to sign him in the winter transfer window before Tottenham ruled out a deal. However, a summer exit is possible, with Everton among the prospective suitors vying for the signature of a player who will cost around £40 million.
Everton return on the horizon?
Everton’s interest in Richarlison is understandable. The Toffees are scouring the market for a versatile and productive attacker heading into the summer transfer window as they prepare to part ways with Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The English international has entered the final few months of his contract, and he will likely leave Everton as a free agent.
While the Tottenham attacker will not be a like-for-like replacement for Calvert-Lewin, he can play as a striker. However, Richarlison’s arrival might be ideal, considering Everton will unlikely complete a permanent deal for Jack Harrison. So, the Brazilian international can be the perfect foil for Beto while playing in his preferred wide-attacking slot.
Everton will soon approach Tottenham to enquire about the 27-year-old struggling forward. Meanwhile, the Lilywhites have set their asking price for the player, and they will demand around £40 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window. The valuation should make him an affordable target for the Merseyside outfit.