Everton are interested in re-signing Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
The Brazilian has had a very difficult time in North London since his move from Goodison Park in the summer of 2022. He has struggled to live up to his price tag.
TBR Football exclusively revealed in March that Everton would like to bring Richarlison back to the club to replace Dominic Calvert-Lewin up top.
That move makes a lot of sense, but there is now some bad news for Everton fans who have been dreaming about his return.
Richarlison wants to stay at Tottenham despite Everton’s interest
Injuries have really hurt Richarlison’s career at Tottenham so far
The Brazilian has missed a total of 58 games since he joined Spurs in 2022. That is not a great record at all and explains his struggles.
Spurs can’t rely on him because of his very poor injury record, which is why Tottenham are ready to sell Richarlison this summer.
However, the player’s stance could ruin Spurs’ plans.
RTI Esporte in Brazil have claimed that Richarlison has no interest in leaving Tottenham once the summer transfer window opens.
It has been revealed that the attacker’s plan is to ‘continue at Tottenham, play well and return to the Brazilian national team’ for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It remains to be seen if Everton can convince him to change his mind in the coming months.
Tottenham will have a problem if Richarlison refuses to leave
Richarlison would be one of Tottenham’s most profitable sales if they manage to sell him this summer.
The Brazilian has struggled at Spurs, but interest in him from clubs in Saudi Arabia gives Daniel Levy the opportunity to make big money.
But, if Richarlison refuses to leave this summer, Tottenham will be at risk of letting him run his contract down to its final year.
The only way to prevent that would be to offer him an extension. That, however, wouldn’t be a wise move considering his injury troubles.
It will be interesting to see what will happen this summer, but if Richarlison gets his wish, Everton will have to look elsewhere.