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Report: £65m player turns down Arsenal, could join Tottenham Hotspur

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Everton forward Richarlison has turned down Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and is open to a move to Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur or Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to UOL.

Tottenham target Richarlison turns down Arsenal

UOL are reporting today that Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all are interested in signing Richarlison from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window.

Journalist Rafael Reis has claimed that the Brazil international forward has already turned down a potential move to Arsenal, but the 25-year-old is open to joining Chelsea or Tottenham this summer.

Real Madrid are also interested in Richarlison, according to the report, which has added that his preference is to stay in the Premier League.

According to The Sun on Sunday (12/6; page 68), Tottenham are willing to pay £50 million for the 25-year-old, but Everton are looking for £65 million at least.

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Encouraging for Spurs

In our view, Tottenham Hotspur should be very pleased to hear that Richarlison has reportedly turned down Arsenal.

Spurs will be in the Champions League next season and also have a world-class manager in Antonio Conte.

Tottenham fans will be especially pleased to hear this update on Richarlison given the intense rivalry with North London club Arsenal.