Jamie O’Hara has told TalkSPORT Edge that he thinks Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski is better than Everton’s Richarlison and has questioned a move for the Brazilian – rating a move at just 6/10.
Reports emerged this week that Spurs were in talks over an £85million double deal to sign Richarlison – at £60million – and Everton wonderkid Anthony Gordon at £25million. Everton also want a couple of Spurs players.
Harry Winks remains in talks over a possible loan-to-buy move to the Toffees, while other reports claim Steven Bergwijn has been offered to Everton as a makeweight. Richarlison looks set to leave Goodison Park.
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Discussing a move for Richarlison, O’Hara questioned the deal. He does not believe the Brazil international is as good as Tottenham’s current front three – and does not think Richarlison would be happy playing as back-up.
“I’m not sure about Richarlison, I don’t think he’s better than Son, Kane or Kulusevski. I don’t think he would be happy if he doesn’t think he’s going to be a regular starter. 6/10,” O’Hara told TalkSPORT Edge.
O’Hara has questioned Tottenham move for Richarlison
O’Hara raises a good point. Of course, Richarlison is a sensational player – one with the tenacity and aggression that Antonio Conte would love to have at his disposal. But where does he fit in Tottenham’s side?
He certainly is not getting in the team over Son Heung-min or Harry Kane. There is a chance he could overtake Kulusevski and that will have to be a discussion in talks between Spurs and Richarlison.
However, if Conte rates Kulusevski higher than Richarlison, then Spurs should forget a deal – especially if they are paying a fee of £60million for a player that is going to struggle to start.
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