Tottenham are chasing Richarlison and may look to use Dele Alli’s January transfer to hatch an agreement for the Everton striker.
Tottenham have been chasing a new attacker this summer in an attempt to give more support to Harry Kane.
Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus was one name linked, but he is set for a move to North London rivals Arsenal instead.
Tottenham are focusing on another Brazilian attacker with Everton star Richarlison at the top of their wish list.
Tottenham are chasing Richarlison
Everton narrowly stayed in the Premier League with Richarlison scoring 10 goals in 30 games last season.
A passionate and intense forward, Richarlison is viewed as being ideal for Tottenham.
Capable as a striker as well as when cutting in from the left flank, Richarlison provides ideal cover for both Kane and Son Heung-min.
The Telegraph now claim that Tottenham are growing increasingly confident of signing Richarlison this summer.
There have been many swap suggestions of late with Steven Bergwijn, Lucas Moura and Harry Winks all on offer to Everton.
Yet Tottenham may actually be able to utilise a January deal in order to sign Richarlison.
It’s claimed that Tottenham may look to bring Richarlison’s asking price down by writing off Everton’s debt for Dele Alli.
Tottenham sold Alli to Everton in January in a deal heavily centred around future add-ons.
Everton owe Tottenham £10million as soon as Alli plays 20 games for the club; he is currently on 11 and will surely hit that 20 appearance mark next season.
Rather than pay £50million-plus now and then take the Alli money down the line, Tottenham may look to knock that cash off a deal for Richarlison.
That may appeal to Everton, who need a big sale in order to balance the books this summer.
Richarlison moving on would certainly help with that, and Tottenham appear to be his most likely destination right now.
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