Back in 2018, Paul Merson had Evertonians in stiches with his crocodile tears, complaining that the fee they paid for Richarlison had “spoiled the transfer window” but nobody at Goodison Park will be laughing if the fee for a reported move to Tottenham Hotspur proves correct. Brazilian outlet UOL claims “Richarlison is very close to leaving Everton for Tottenham. The talks between the two English clubs are well underway, in a deal worth approximately 60 million euros.”
As much as most Evertonians would like to see the fan favourite remain at Goodison Park, there is a begrudging acceptance that if the player – who has two years remaining on his current contract – is not willing to sign a new deal with the Blues then now could be the time to cash in and reinvest that money back into the player squad as Frank Lampard starts his rebuilding process. However, 60 million euros? Based on the current exchange rates that’s £51.25million.
Now that really would spoil the transfer window for Everton. Given that they paid £35million for Richarlison, potentially rising to £50million, that could leave them with barely any profit after four years’ service for the club. When Marcel Brands, the director of football who made Richarlison one of his first signings, was appointed, the ECHO’s then Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride wrote that the club: “Expect him to compile a squad of young players whose values increase over time in a clear sign that the club see profits from player trading as part of a business model that can still bring success.”
