Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sell Richarlison this summer amid interest from his old side Everton, TBR Football can reveal.
Richarlison has scored five goals in 18 appearances for Tottenham this season, one that has been disrupted by injury.
However, following the arrival of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth last summer, opportunities up top were always going to be more difficult to come by for the Brazilian.
Richarlison is also able to operate on the left, but Spurs have recruited Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel who are also vying for that role.
That being said, Everton are interested in re-signing Richarlison, although the forward’s wages could cause an issue.
Tottenham might loan Richarlison to Everton
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Tottenham would ideally like to sell Richarlison this summer, although a loan approach from Everton might be more likely.
Spurs want a sale and will push for obligations in a deal, however, talks have not got that advanced just yet.
There is an understanding that a loan move would be more realistic for Everton owing to the Brazilian’s wages, and David Moyes’ side would be happy to do it.
Everton do have to be wary of their PSR restrictions this summer as they also want to improve other areas of their squad too.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin might leave Everton for free, but the club are keen to bring in one or two statement signings to mark the switch to their new Bramley-Moore Dock home.
And given Richarlison’s rich history at Goodison Park, the Brazilian would surely fit the bill.
Richarlison isn’t keen on Saudi Pro League
Of course, Richarlison arrived at Tottenham from Everton in a £60m deal in 2022, a significant signing under Antonio Conte.
However, Spurs would now be open to Richarlison leaving the club, even if a new manager comes in.
On his part, Richarlison has never been convinced about leaving Tottenham for Saudi Arabia — a move that’s often been on the table.
Richarlison wants to be Brazil’s number nine at the World Cup and he recognises that a move to the Saudi Pro League wouldn’t help that ambition.
The Brazilian realises that if the likes of Joao Pedro, Rodrigo Muniz and Evanlison are doing a good job in the Premier League then that could push them above him in the pecking order.
Therefore, it’s clear that Richarlison will want to be playing regular minutes, something Everton would be able to offer.
