adminEverton have remained in regular touch with Tottenham throughout the summer regarding a potential blockbuster move for Richarlison, and TEAMtalk can confirm the Brazilian is eager to rejoin his old club.
The 29-year-old made the switch from Merseyside to north London in 2022 for a £60 million fee, and while his goal tally for Spurs has been respectable, his time there has been hampered by recurring fitness issues.
Last season, Richarlison found the net 11 times in 32 Premier League outings, yet Roberto De Zerbi is still open to sanctioning his departure. Sources suggest the manager isn’t actively pushing him out, but has made it clear to the attacker that he’s free to explore options elsewhere.
Notably, Everton have been monitoring Richarlison’s availability closely since the previous campaign ended, according to our information. TEAMtalk first reported in October that the international would be thrilled by the prospect of a Goodison Park return, and that opportunity may now be materialising—though several pieces still need to fall into place.
Everton exit may be key to Richarlison reunion
For Everton to bring in another striker, they would likely need to move one on first, especially with Thierno Barry and Beto still on the books.
Barry, 23, endured an up-and-down debut season on Merseyside, but there remains confidence he can develop into a top-class forward—and his strong pre-season form makes a departure seem improbable.
Beto’s future, however, is less certain. The popular frontman is now entering the final year of his Everton deal, which could prompt David Moyes’s side to cash in this summer. That scenario would clear the path for Richarlison—capable of operating as a centre-forward or left-winger—to engineer a dramatic return to Merseyside.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are edging closer to a deal for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, another forward comfortable on the left or through the middle, who would serve as a natural like-for-like replacement.
While some reports have claimed Everton have already had an offer turned down for Richarlison, we understand that is inaccurate. Nevertheless, the Toffees are keeping a close watch on his status, as well as Chelsea’s Liam Delap.
Richarlison was once a firm fan favourite at Everton, and his arrival would inject a much-needed goalscoring spark. However, such a move could complicate their pursuit of former loanee Jack Grealish, as it seems unlikely both would arrive in the same window. Moyes and his staff may therefore be forced to choose between bringing back one of two popular former stars.
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