Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a major boost towards completing the signing of Richarlison, with Antonio Conte eager to bolster his strike force this summer. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Goodison Park lately, and Spurs have emerged as a likely destination.
Richarlison, who has just two years remaining on his current deal, featured 30 times for Frank Lampard's side in the Premier League this season, directly contributing towards 15 goals. The Toffees were embroiled in a relegation battle though the Brazil international still managed to impress, steering the Merseyside club to safety.
But, despite being a fan-favourite at the club, Richarlison wants to leave Everton and he has a Premier League switch in his sights, according to Goal Brasil. The report adds that the forward's representatives are engaged in talks with a host of clubs in Europe's top leagues as they attempt to get the player a move this summer.
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Among the various clubs interested is Tottenham, according to the Daily Mail, though the north Londoners face competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. It's believed that Everton have set a £65million asking price for the Brazilian.
While a deal for Richarlison is yet to be completed, Lampard's transfer activity reveals a huge hint into whether the forward will be on the move this summer. According to Daily Mail journalist Tom Collomosse, Emmanuel Dennis has emerged as a target for Everton.
The report claims that the Watford striker is one of several options being considered if Richarlison leaves this summer. The newly-relegated side reportedly want £20million for the Nigeria international, who has a contract at Vicarage Road until 2026.
Lampard will be desperate to keep a hold of Richarlison having sang his praises recently. The former Chelsea boss said: "My point with him – where my job is – is to try and focus in on how we can make him better. Because I think there is more to come. You see glimpses of it all the time.
"Of course he wants to score more goals on a regular basis. It is all there for him. You forget how young he is because he has been in England for quite a while.
"The reality is he is playing at a really high level and is a huge focal point of the team. He is a massive reference for the fans. We need him in similar form for the rest of the season."
football.london reported at the end of the season that Conte was in the market for six new signings, with the Italian boss believed to want a centre-back, a wing-back, two midfielders, a forward and a backup goalkeeper. Following the arrival of Yves Bissouma from Brighton, Spurs have now completed three first-team transfers.
