View: Richarlison comments suggest he will stay at Everton amid interest
Richarlison’s comments about Everton and his teammates hopefully mean the Brazilian is unlikely to depart amid interest from Manchester United.
The Red Devils have been keeping tabs on the Blues forward for the past two seasons and could make a move for him in the summer, according to Goal.
The 24-year-old is undoubtedly one of the Toffees’ most passionate players with his celebration from off the bench after the last-gasp winner against Newcastle the perfect example.
He has been continuously vocal about his goals at the club, previously saying: “I have said for a long time I want to make history in an Everton shirt and score lots of goals here. I believe I can have a wonderful career at this club.”
Richarlison also previously told Los Desimpedidos: “There were lots of offers during the season, from Barcelona, from Manchester (United). But the club opted to keep me in the group and I didn’t want to leave in the middle of the season. It’s bad to leave teammates like this.”
This shows he is a player who cares about Everton and his teammates and hopefully the striker remembers that this summer if Manchester United comes calling.
At all costs
Everton should do everything within their power to keep hold of Richarlison.
He is certainly one of – if not – the Blues’ best players and the team has really missed his presence whilst he has been out injured this season.
Frank Lampard will be desperate to keep as many of the Toffees’ key players at the club in order to hit the ground running next season.
Therefore, Everton are likely to play hardball with their South American should anyone make a move for him at the end of the season.
If they do sell the forward, Everton should definitely look to drive his price up as much as possible.
United are stupid with their money and they have splashed ludicrous fees on far worse players than the Brazilian. Hopefully, the involvement of Ralf Rangnick at the club hasn’t changed that.
Make no mistake, nobody wants to see him leave the club but getting a hefty amount for him would give the Blues a great amount to strengthen their squad.
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