Romelu Lukaku Inter Milan move opens door for Richarlison Everton departure
Romelu Lukaku is edging close to a move to Inter Milan – and that could see Chelsea ramp up their pursuit of Everton striker Richarlison.
Sky Sports News revealed on Wednesday 15 June that discussions between Inter Milan and Chelsea are ongoing.
If the Belgian international does return to Italy, it opens the door for Chelsea to ramp up their move for Richarlison.
According to Brazilian website UOL [13 June], Chelsea are battling London rivals Tottenham for the 25-year-old’s signature.
With Chelsea potentially in the market for a new long-term striker with Lukaku edging nearer to a return to Italy, it would not be a shock to see Thomas Tuchel focus his interest on the Toffees striker.
Richarlison was instrumental in keeping Frank Lampard’s side in the Premier League last season.
Despite his good end-of-season form, it would not be a surprise to see the Brazilian leave Goodison Park to test himself at a higher level.
With the 24-year-old’s contract entering its final two years and with it unlikely that he will extend, it makes sense for the Brazilian to leave Merseyside this summer.
If Everton can recoup a fee of over £50million then that is good business by Lampard and the club hierarchy.
Funds are going to be tight at Goodison Park this summer, so Lampard will have to generate money to carry out the squad overhaul that the Toffees desperately need.
Everton could find themselves in a fortunate position in terms of Richarlison with Tottenham and Chelsea vying for his signature, there is a good chance his value could be bumped up in a bidding war between the London rivals.
An interesting couple of weeks await.
In other Everton news, a Sky Sports pundit thinks one of Lampard’s targets would be worth splashing out £20million if the boss wants him.
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