Everton Make £40m Move For Tottenham Star As Deal Takes Big Turn
Everton are edging closer to completing a major reunion with former fan favourite Richarlison, with the Tottenham Hotspur forward now looking increasingly likely to make an emotional return to Merseyside.
The Brazil international left Everton in 2022 to join Tottenham, bringing an end to a hugely memorable spell at Goodison Park. Four years later, however, the 29-year-old appears set to return to the club where he became a popular figure among supporters.
Richarlison’s proposed move back to Everton has been gathering momentum, and the latest update has revealed that the Toffees may not have to pay the full £35 million fee that was initially being reported.
Everton set to pay Tottenham £25m upfront for Richarlison
Earlier reports suggested Everton would have to pay around £35m to bring Richarlison back to the club. However, a fresh update indicates that the deal could be structured differently.
According to a respected Everton fan account on X, Everton are expected to pay Tottenham an initial £25m for the Brazilian forward, with a further £10m potentially becoming payable through performance-related add-ons.
That means Tottenham could still eventually receive the full £35m, but Everton will only have to pay the additional money if certain conditions and clauses included in the agreement are met.
The structure of the deal could therefore make the transfer more manageable for Everton, particularly as the club continues to reshape its squad and balance its finances during what promises to be an extremely busy conclusion to the summer transfer window.
For Richarlison, meanwhile, the move would represent a remarkable return to a club where he previously established himself as one of the team’s most important attacking players.
Richarlison reunion comes with mixed emotions for Everton
Richarlison remains a hugely popular figure among Everton supporters, and his return is likely to generate plenty of excitement around the club.
During his first spell on Merseyside, the Brazilian developed a reputation for his passion, aggression, work rate and ability to produce important goals in difficult matches. His emotional connection with the Everton fanbase was also one of the defining aspects of his time at the club.
There is still a belief that Richarlison can make a significant contribution at 29, an age when many forwards are entering what should be some of the strongest years of their careers.
Indeed, former Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank previously described Richarlison as an “exceptional” player, highlighting the quality and potential that remains within the forward.
However, Everton’s decision to bring Richarlison back is not without a major downside.
The expected arrival of Iliman Ndiaye at Tottenham reportedly forms part of the wider picture surrounding the deal, and Everton supporters could understandably be disappointed to lose one of their standout performers.
Ndiaye has been one of Everton’s most influential attacking players, making his potential departure a significant blow to David Moyes and his plans for the new campaign.
Everton could make money from the overall deal
Despite the disappointment surrounding Ndiaye’s expected exit, Everton’s transfer business could ultimately prove financially beneficial when the two deals are considered together.
The club have reportedly been looking to generate funds and make strategic changes to their squad, and moving players out while bringing in replacements could give Moyes greater flexibility.
Richarlison’s return would also give Everton another experienced attacking option, with the Brazilian already familiar with the club, the Premier League and the expectations that come with playing in front of the Everton supporters.
The big question will be whether he can rediscover the form that made him such a dangerous player during his first spell at the club.
Everton preparing for a frantic end to the transfer window
Richarlison’s proposed return may only be one part of a much bigger transfer operation taking place at Everton.
As things stand, several deals involving both arrivals and departures could be completed in the final stages of the summer window, making the next few days particularly important for the Toffees.
Everton are also reportedly closing in on Kenny Tete, who could arrive from Fulham and provide additional quality and experience to the squad.
Another major name being linked with a move to Goodison Park is Jack Grealish, with the Manchester City winger reportedly expected to join Everton on loan.
Grealish’s potential arrival would represent another eye-catching addition for Moyes and could provide Everton with creativity, flair and experience in the attacking areas.
Meanwhile, Folarin Balogun has emerged as another name being discussed around the club. It remains unclear whether Everton would pursue that deal if Richarlison completes his return, but the interest demonstrates just how aggressively the club are working to strengthen their squad.
Huge final days ahead for Everton
With Richarlison seemingly closing in on a sensational return, Everton fans could be heading into one of the most dramatic endings to a transfer window in recent memory.
The potential arrival of Richarlison, combined with possible moves for Tete and Grealish, would significantly change the look of Moyes’ squad.
At the same time, the potential departure of Ndiaye means there will be plenty of questions about how Everton intend to replace his influence.
For now, though, the headline story remains Richarlison.
A player who left Everton four years ago could soon be back on Merseyside, with the Toffees reportedly preparing an initial £25m payment to Tottenham, while another £10m could follow if the relevant add-ons are triggered.
With several other deals potentially still to come, Evertonians could be in for a dramatic final 48 hours of the summer transfer window.
