Everton hopes of bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside have hit an early obstacle, with Tottenham rejecting the Toffees’ opening offer for the Brazilian.
Tottenham have turned down an Everton bid for Richarlison, with the north London club insisting the offer falls well below their valuation. Spurs are said to be looking for at least £35m to sanction a sale, a figure Everton will now have to decide whether to match.
The interest cuts both ways. Richarlison himself reportedly wants the move to happen, with a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium appealing after his path forward at Tottenham has narrowed. Roberto De Zerbi is prioritising the arrivals of Cody Gakpo and Savinho this summer, moves that could push Richarlison further down the pecking order even after regular pre-season minutes.
It’s a familiar story for Moyes this window. Everton also had a £25m bid for Djed Spence rejected earlier in the summer, with Spurs holding out for more before the defender ultimately joined Inter Milan for £30m plus a sell-on clause. Tottenham, in other words, don’t look inclined to do Everton any favours on price this time either.
Richarlison spent four seasons at Everton before his £60m move to Tottenham in 2022, and remains a popular figure among supporters from that spell. Whether Moyes returns with an improved offer, or looks elsewhere for attacking reinforcements, should become clear in the coming days.
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