A number of online sources are speculating that Everton could make a bid to seal the return of Richarlison from Spurs, where his expectations have not been fully met.
The summer transfer window is still a long way off… but clubs can be expected to do the necessary groundwork to confirm that feelings are reciprocated,
With Dominic Calvert-Lewin likely to depart and Armando Broja’s loan unlikely to be converted to a permanent deal, it seems all too easy to speculate that Everton might be tempted to go for a familiar face who established himself as a lifelong Blue legend before his untimely departure was forced by PSR concerns.
It is claimed that Everton are set to make enquiries over what it would take to seal Richarlison’s return to Merseyside after he has been earmarked as a potential arrival when the squad rebuilding process goes into full swing this summer.
For the deal to work, it would appear that Spurs would need to accept making a loss on Richarlison, albeit with the north London club expected to seek a fee in the region of £40M — a sum which would be not far off the maximum Everton have ever paid for a player.
And then there is the question of the player’s salary, which would probably have to be at least £130k per week, at a time when Everton are expected to institute a more parsimonious salary structure that is targeted more toward younger players on lower wages.
There is a strong sentiment that Everton should do what’s required to “bring home” the 27-year-old Brazilian but more cold-blooded considerations are likely to dictate the outcome with The Friedkin Group wanting to use their money wisely as they invest in a squad rebuild that will grace the new Everton Stadium next season.