Everton are reportedly pushing to re-sign Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur, with the club maintaining regular contact over a potential summer deal.
The 29-year-old Brazilian originally left Everton for Spurs back in 2022 and has largely served as a rotational option since making that move.
Despite his squad role, Richarlison was part of the Tottenham side that won the Europa League last year, giving him a notable medal from his time in North London.
With Dominic Solanke facing fitness problems last campaign, Richarlison stepped up significantly and delivered some of his best form in a Spurs shirt.
The forward scored 12 goals and registered five assists across 43 appearances in all competitions, demonstrating he can still perform at a high level when called upon.
Richarlison has now entered the final 12 months of his contract at Tottenham, which has naturally fuelled speculation about his future heading into this transfer window.
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is not desperate to sell the Brazilian but the club are prepared to cash in if he wants to leave.
Everton have been in regular contact with Tottenham over a deal and the forward is reportedly very keen on returning to Merseyside.
The player’s enthusiasm for a reunion with his former club could prove to be a decisive factor as negotiations continue to develop over the coming weeks.
It remains to be seen whether Everton will follow up their interest with a concrete and formal approach to secure Richarlison’s signature this summer.
The Toffees are set to begin their new Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next weekend, making squad reinforcements a matter of some urgency.
Adding a forward of Richarlison’s proven quality and experience could give Everton a significant boost as they look to hit the ground running in the new season.