Richarlison and other Everton stars Manchester United could buy if points deduction imposed

Everton are in a very precarious position just above the relegation zone.

Years of poor recruitment for high fees has left them with a squad that is disjointed and unable to work as a single unit. The appointment of Frank Lampard does not especially look to have improved matters.

Everton also have one of the hardest run-ins to the end of the season, playing Manchester United (stop sniggering!), Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea along with a number of other high-flying teams, which could leave them struggling to make up the points required for safety.

And this is before the threat of a potential points deduction for breaking the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, according to a report by the Daily Mail, which would almost certainly confirm their demotion to the Championship for the first time.

Our colleagues at the Liverpool ECHO have refuted these claims, with Everton confident they have not broken the rules and are relaxed by the reports in the national press.

But if they were to go down in any event, are there any gems United can look to try and pick up on the cheap? Well here are three players that could certainly become key parts of the Old Trafford rebuild.

Richarlison

A volatile Brazillian forward, many fans will have at one time or another complained about Richarlison's manner on the field, but his argumentative nature aside, he still is an incredibly talented player.

He has become an attacker who is able to link up the play either on the wing or as a number nine.

Suiting the free-flowing nature of United's attack, Richarlison could start in any position in the front three and rotate into goalscoring and creative positions as the situation allows.

His argumentative and comparative nature also has