Tottenham Hotspur are 'very close' to signing Richarlison from Everton in a shock £50million transfer according to reports emerging today.The Brazilian forward helped Everton survive relegation in emphatic fashion last season, scoring late on against Crystal Palace to win the match 3-2.
But it is understood the 25-year-old is eager to leave Goodison Park this summer after four seasons with the Toffees.Richarlison was claimed earlier this week to be eyeing a potential move to Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid.
But respected journalist and transfer specialist Bruno Andrade has now reported he is on the verge of making a switch to North London outfit Spurs.Andrade wrote for UOL: "Richarlison is very close to leaving Everton for Tottenham.
The talks between the two English clubs are well underway, in a deal worth approximately 60 million euros (£51million)."Willing to change the air in this European summer football market, the 25-year-old striker is already in the process of negotiating a contract with Spurs."A recent Manchester United target , the Brazilian has been in England football since 2017.
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