Tottenham Reject Everton's Bid for Richarlison

Tottenham have turned down an offer from Everton for Richarlison, with the London club standing firm on their valuation of the Brazilian forward.

Richarlison is understood to be keen on a return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Spurs believe Everton’s proposal falls well short of what they want. Tottenham are thought to be looking for at least £35 million before they even consider letting him go.

It is a familiar tug-of-war. Everton want their former talisman back. Tottenham know exactly how much he means to the Merseyside club — and are pricing accordingly.

Richarlison, now 29, spent four seasons at Everton and produced some of the best football of his career there before moving to Spurs in a £60m deal in 2022. That fee still hangs in the air when negotiations start. Tottenham do not intend to take a heavy hit.

For now, he remains involved. The Brazilian has featured regularly for Roberto De Zerbi’s side in pre-season, but the picture could change quickly. De Zerbi is pushing to bring in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and Manchester City attacker Savinho, a double move that would crowd the attacking line and potentially shove Richarlison down the pecking order under the Italian.

That possibility has only sharpened Everton’s interest. David Moyes wants more firepower this summer and knows exactly what Richarlison can bring — goals, edge, and a connection with a fanbase that never really forgot him. A reunion is there, hovering in the background, but only if the numbers add up.

Tottenham’s stance is clear: no discount, no sentiment. If Everton want him, they must pay.

There is recent history between the clubs on this front. Everton also tried to sign Djed Spence from Spurs, tabling a £25m offer for the England international. Tottenham held out, Inter Milan stepped in with a £30m bid and a 10 per cent sell-on clause, and Spence headed to Serie A instead. Everton watched that deal slip away when they would not meet Spurs’ demands.

They cannot afford a repeat if Richarlison is truly the priority. The forward has other admirers tracking his situation, and Tottenham know it. As long as that remains the case, the price is unlikely to soften.

Everton’s choice is stark: stretch the budget for a proven, popular figure, or watch another target walk through a different door.