Tottenham Reject Everton's Bid for Richarlison

Tottenham Hotspur have turned down an offer from Everton for Richarlison, with the London club making it clear they will not sell the Brazilian on the cheap.

Richarlison is keen on a return to the club where he made his name in England, but Spurs believe Everton’s proposal falls well short of their valuation. Tottenham are understood to be looking for at least £35 million before they even consider doing business.

The 29-year-old spent four seasons at Goodison Park and became a crowd favourite on Merseyside before Spurs prised him away in a £60m deal in 2022. Now, two years on, the possibility of a reunion has re-emerged just as his situation in North London looks increasingly uncertain.

Richarlison has been heavily involved in pre-season under Roberto De Zerbi, yet the Italian is driving a refresh of his forward line. He wants Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Manchester City winger Savinho, a double move that would dramatically reshape Spurs’ attack.

If those deals land, Richarlison’s place in the pecking order comes under real threat. The Brazilian has already been regularly linked with a return to Everton, and this summer’s attacking shake-up has only intensified that talk.

Everton manager David Moyes is in the market for more firepower and knows exactly what Richarlison can bring. The forward produced some of the sharpest, most committed football of his career in royal blue, often dragging the Toffees through difficult spells with his aggression and eye for goal. A second spell at Goodison would carry obvious appeal for both player and club.

But sentiment will not move the dial at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs want a firm financial commitment. Everton will have to raise their offer if they are serious about bringing him back, especially with other clubs monitoring his situation and ready to pounce if the price is right.

This is not the first time Everton have run into Tottenham’s hard line in the market. They tried to sign Djed Spence before his move to Inter Milan, tabling a £25m bid for the England international. Spurs held out for more, Inter stepped in with a £30m package and a 10 per cent sell-on clause, and Everton were left empty-handed.

The lesson is clear. If Everton want Richarlison to lead their attack again, they will have to pay Spurs’ price — or watch another target slip away.