Everton want to sign Stade Reims striker El Bilal Toure as Richarlison replacement – report
Everton are interested in signing Stade Reims striker El Bilal Toure as a potential replacement of Richarlison, according to 90min.
The Toffees have been in the market to sign a striker as the Brazil international has been linked to a move away from the club in the ongoing transfer window, with Tottenham Hotspur leading the chase
Therefore, as per the latest report, they’ve now turned their attention to signing the Mali international before the start of the next season and have already scouted him this year.
Toure, who has a contract with Reims till the summer of 2024, is valued at around £5.85 million by the Transfermarkt.
Richarlison without a doubt is one of the best players Everton have had in the last five years. At a time when the other half of Merseyside is enjoying their way to the very side, the Brazil international was one of the primary reasons to bring a smile to the face of the Goodison Park-faithful.
Everton had a horrid campaign where they barely managed to escape relegation, courtesy of a home win against Crystal Palace on matchday 37.
Such was the performance of the Blues which left many fearing that Richarlison will leave the club in the ongoing transfer window and so it will be the case.
In a disappointing campaign, the 25-year-old was the standout attacking player at the club, scoring 11 times and providing five assists in 33 matches across all competitions [Transfermarkt].
Those numbers are a testament to why so many clubs were keen on acquiring the services of Richarlison and his departure will be a severe blow for Everton ahead of the next campaign.