Manchester United open talks to sign Everton ace Richarlison
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with the agents of Everton striker Richarlison over a potential summer move.
According to Caught Offside, Cristiano Ronaldo is prepared to leave the club at the end of the season and they have identified the Brazilian as his replacement.
The 24-year-old, who moved to Goodison Park from Watford in 2018 for £35million, has now seen his valuation double.
It is understood that the Toffees want a fee between £60million and £70million to part ways with the attacker.
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If United think that Richarlison is the man to replace Ronaldo, then by all means, the Toffees must do everything they can to drive up his price.
While Richarlison is a first-team regular, he’s not a player that the club should keep, if there’s a chance to make him the second-biggest sale in their history.
The Brazilian is ideally valued £50million and there’s a good chance that Everton can get United to overpay for him.
Given their billionaire owners and global revenue streams, it’s not too much of an ask for them to pay that kind of money.
Everton can then use that money to give new deals to players seeking exits and also reinvest it to strengthen other departments.
Signing a younger attacker for half the transfer fee may not be a bad idea either and the possibilities are endless should this sale go ahead.
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