View: Everton must not let Richarlison leave despite interest from European powerhouses
Everton have a tough call to make as their worsening financial condition has put them in a difficult spot.
They might have to decide to let one of their prized assets — Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jordan Pickford — leave in the summer transfer window.
Out of those three, Richarlison is perhaps the most influential player because he has contributed significantly in the last campaign.
As per Daily Mail, Tottenham Hotspur are now well in the race to sign the Brazil international in the summer whereas there is also concrete interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
There have been reports that the Toffees will not allow the striker to leave for a fee in the region of £50million.
High on demand
Richarlison has been extremely impressive in the last campaign, and it was because of his goal in the 75th minute which was followed by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the 85th minute against Crystal Palace which proved to be pivotal in keeping Everton in the Premier League.
His ability to play in multiple positions, preferably as a left-winger or a centre forward, makes him more of a team player.
However, a big dilemma for the club is that their star man has just two years remaining on his current deal which is set to expire in the summer of 2024.
The 25-year-old joined the Toffees in the summer of 2018 from Watford in a deal worth £35.28 million.
Since then, Richarlison has been the go-to man for the Liverpool-based club as he has netted 53 times and provided 14 assists in 152 matches across all competitions.
In the previous campaign, the former Fluminense striker scored 11 times and provided five assists in 33 appearances.
We simply can’t afford to let him go.
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