Tottenham preparing official Richarlison bid, but Chelsea interest could make Everton dreams come true

Tottenham are ready to lodge their first formal offer for Richarlison, though new interest from Chelsea could drive the price up if negotiations drag on, per reports.

The Brazilian fired Everton to safety last term with six goals in their final nine matches. Richarlison once again hit double figures for goals across the campaign and common sense would dictate his numbers would swell further if inserted into a superior team.

Everton’s financial strife has ensured a sale of either Richarlison or Dominic Calvert-Lewin is likely this summer. Given how they ended last season, the Brazilian would arguably command the higher fee.

Tottenham have drawn frequent links with the 25-year-old and today is no different.

The Evening Standard recently claimed Spurs are prepared to leave Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal in favour of moving for one of Richarlison or Leeds United’s Raphinha.

Both are Premier League-proven and are in the primes of their careers. As such, it’s unlikely either could be signed for anything under £60m.

Leeds have reportedly set a £65m price tag on their Brazilian talisman. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano previously claimed the Toffees would command £60m-£64m for Richarlison.

Now, Goal report Tottenham are prepared to firm up their interest in the latter with an official bid.

That particular offer is slated to be lodged in the coming days. Furthermore, Spurs’ hierarchy reportedly hope to meet with Richarlison’s camp to discuss a deal and, presumably, personal terms.

From the player’s end, Richarlison is stated to want his future resolved after his current holiday back in Brazil concludes.

The haste with which he wants a resolution is something that could aid Spurs given Chelsea have entered the frame.

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