Everton tipped to 'earn a bit of money' on 47-goal star

Everton could alleviate their financial concerns by selling Goodison Park favourite Richarlison in the summer, according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown.

Richarlison headed to Merseyside from Watford, costing up to £50million, in the summer of 2018 and he is the subject of interest from a Premier League rival heading into the upcoming transfer window.

According to Caught Offside, Manchester United have held talks with Richarlison’s representatives ahead of potentially lodging a bid at the end of the season.

The report suggests the Red Devils are preparing for life without Cristiano Ronaldo and the Everton man would seek a significant rise on his current salary, while the Toffees would be looking to recoup up to £70million for Richarlison’s services.

Everton are in a strong negotiating position as Richarlison’s contract, worth £110,000-per-week, is not due to expire until the summer of 2024.

As a result, the Toffees are not necessarily in a rush to sell the Brazilian, who has notched 47 goals over the course of his Goodison Park career.

However, that could change if Frank Lampard, who was appointed as the Merseysiders’ boss in January, fails to maintain Everton’s Premier League status.

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Brown believes interest in Richarlison has deteriorated thanks to a loss of form for his current employers.

However, the journalist has not ruled out the possibility of Everton cashing in on the 32-cap Brazil international if a lucrative bid is tabled in the summer.

Brown told GIVEMESPORT: “His form has been so up and down that there’s been less interest in him.

“He’s been more willing to knuckle down and keep his ambitions to himself, perhaps. But he is someone they could earn