Tottenham want to sign Richarlison this summer and Everton are open to holding talks about a move for the Brazilian attacker.
Tottenham have opened their summer window with two free agent signings as Fraser Forster and Ivan Perisic have arrived.
Antonio Conte will also want money to be spent on new signings though and another attacker will be wanted.
Adding competition for Harry Kane is vital but given his huge workload and talismanic stature, any striking addition may need to be versatile enough to play out wide too.
It therefore shouldn’t be a surprise that Tottenham are keen signing Richarlison.
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Tottenham want to sign Richarlison
Reports from UOL in Richarlison’s native Brazil over the weekend suggested that Tottenham were in advanced talks to sign the Everton striker.
That has been played down by English sources but it does seem clear that Tottenham fancy Richarlison.
The Daily Mail now report that Tottenham are the most serious club in the race for Richarlison – more so than Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.
It’s noted that Everton are aware of Tottenham wanting Richarlison and are actually open to talks over a deal.
Everton don’t want to lose Richarlison for anything less than £50million, meaning Tottenham face a considerable outlay.
Richarlison has pretty much been a one goal in every three games for Everton, so some will raise questions about the fee.
Yet given that Everton paid huge money in 2018, it was always going to take a hefty offer to tempt them into selling.
Tottenham’s interest makes sense too. Richarlison can play out wide or up front, providing the ideal versatility in attack, whilst his intensity will surely appeal to Conte.
Richarlison still has plenty of untapped potential at 25 and he has already shown his quality in the Premier League.
Arsenal have also been targeting Richarlison of late as they desperately chase a new striker but it now looks like Tottenham are in the box seat.
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