Everton continue to be strongly linked with a summer swoop for Richarlison.
David Moyes will now be enjoying his summer break following the final game of the season at the weekend against Newcastle United.
The Toffees were able to sign off their 2024/25 campaign with three points on the road, but the mission for the summer remains the same.
Everton are ready to invest big this summer in what will be the Friedkins’ first opportunity to really put their money where their mouths are.
There are a number of areas which need addressing but Everton are believed to be prioritising a return for Richarlison this summer.
Ahead of what is going to be a huge season for Richarlison, he has now received some encouraging news to end his 2024/25 campaign.
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Richarlison issues Carlo Ancelotti message amid Everton transfer links
Tottenham were willing to sell Richarlison for £40m this summer if a suitable offer was to land at their door.
The 27-year-old has just played a significant role in their Europa League triumph, which may well have changed their stance.
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And the versatile forward has just received a call-up to the Brazil national side for the first time in nearly two years.
Celebrating his return to the national side, Richarlison shared his gratitude to Carlo Ancelotti through an Instagram post.
“It’s been 586 days without feeling this taste. You can’t imagine how happy I am to be back! Let’s go!” he said.
Ancelotti is now the Brazil manager having departed Real Madrid over recent days.
The former Everton manager has instantly shown his trust in Richarlison following their spell together at Goodison Park.
Interestingly, Richarlison suggested he wants to stay at Spurs for the 2025/26 campaign following their Europa League win.
But the Brazilian has not played consistently in north London and will surely want that guarantee of minutes in what is a World Cup season.
Everton have promised Liam Delap regular game time if he is to join the Toffees over the summer, which may prove problematic for any potential return for Richarlison.
A lot is resting on this summer’s transfer movement for the Tottenham attacker whose love for the national side cannot be questioned.