Everton striker Richarlison played a key role in the Toffees’ survival in the relegation zone, but is now the subject of interest from a number of clubs, including Arsenal.
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Richarlison has admitted he has already told Everton bosses his immediate transfer plans as clubs surround the striker.
The Brazilian striker played a key role when the Toffees avoided relegation to the Championship, scoring six goals in their last nine league games. But with two years to go, there is a growing sense that Goodison Park could be left in the next window.
Signed to Watford in 2018, the 25-year-old has more than 150 appearances with the Blues, scoring double-digit goals in each of his five seasons at Merseyside. However, with Everton’s well-documented financial problems, twinned with the player’s ambitious plans, there could be a move.
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Real Madrid have long been linked with the striker, while Paris Saint-Germain have become possible contenders. Closer to home, players such as Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal have been promoted Goal reporting that the Gunners have sounded their representatives over the past few weeks.
And speaking while in international service, Richarlison has done little to stifle speculation, revealing that he has already held talks with coach Frank Lampard and Everton’s board of directors, clearly explaining his position.
“I’ve already made it clear to the board,” he said Globus Sports. “I’ve talked to (manager Frank) Lampard too, to my agents and they know what I want. We look forward to June.
Richarlison has revealed that he has already held transfer talks with Everton bosses (
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“I can’t speak now, because when we talk about leaving a club, I’m like that, because of the history I have at Everton, because of the affection my fans have for me. When we talk about leaving, I’m a little confused. “
Lampard hopes to take advantage of the success he achieved at the end of his first season at the helm and will look forward to making a number of new signings to improve the squad. But he has previously talked about the importance of Richarlison and how he hopes to continue to improve on a player he described as a “big focal point for the team”.
Richarlison was one of Everton’s heroes when he defeated Frank Lampard.
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“With Richy I think and know that he understands what my feelings are about him,” Lampard explained. “I think he’s a fantastic and huge talent, with a work ethic that’s why Everton fans are so attracted to him. His way of fighting – he’s a very tough guy – and part of “This is due to his makeup and education. It’s a pleasure working with him.”
He added: “My point with him, where my job is, is to try to focus on how we can do it better. Because I think there’s more to come. You see a little bit of it all the time.
“Of course he wants to score more goals on a regular basis. It’s all there for him. You forget how young he is because he’s been in England for a long time. The reality is he’s playing at a very high level and he’s a great team focal point “.
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