Everton have made contact with Tottenham over a potential return for Richarlison this summer, though no bid has been submitted, and Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly told the Brazilian he is free to find a new club without being pushed out the door.
This is exploratory interest rather than advanced negotiations, and Evertonians would do well to keep expectations in check even as the mood around Hill Dickinson Stadium brightens at the prospect. Richarlison, for his part, is understood to be very keen on going back to the club where he built his Premier League reputation.
Richarlison’s Tottenham Contract Complicates Any Everton Deal
Richarlison has a year left on his Tottenham deal, with the club holding an option to extend that by a further season, effectively giving Spurs control over two years rather than one. That option hands Tottenham real leverage in any valuation conversation, since it removes the urgency to sell at a discount that a straightforward final-year situation would create.
No asking price has been reported at this stage. Given Spurs’ heavy summer outlay, recouping a reasonable fee will matter to them, even if this is unlikely to be a deal that breaks the bank for Everton.
Roberto De Zerbi Leaves Richarlison’s Exit Door Open
De Zerbi’s message to Richarlison, that he can seek a move but won’t be forced into one, leaves Tottenham in a position of control rather than urgency. It is a stance that allows the club to consider an exit if the terms are right, without looking like they are pushing a popular player out.
Richarlison’s situation remains unresolved. He is still valued by Tottenham, but Everton’s contact has not yet developed into anything close to a bid.
What A Richarlison Return Would Mean For Beto
Everton already have plenty of competition out wide in Iliman Ndiaye, Tyrique George, Tyler Dibling and Brennan Johnson, so a returning Richarlison would most likely operate through the middle rather than on the flank. That puts Beto’s future squarely in focus, given the Portuguese forward has struggled for form in pre-season and has just a year left on his own contract.
Thierno Barry, signed a year ago and now firmly first choice up front after an impressive pre-season, complicates things further. Carrying three senior strikers alongside Barry does not obviously add up, and Beto himself has previously said he understands if the club moves on without him, framing it as simply how football works rather than a grievance.
Everton’s Next Move On A Richarlison Reunion
Interest alone won’t get this over the line, and Everton will need to decide fairly quickly whether they are prepared to test Tottenham’s resolve with an actual offer. Richarlison’s willingness to return gives Everton something concrete to work with, but turning that into a deal will come down to whether Moyes’ side can meet a valuation Spurs feel reflects the two years of control they hold over his contract.
