CHELSEA have reportedly joined rivals Tottenham in the race to sign Everton ace Richarlison, according to reports.
The Brazilian helped the Toffees avoid a catastrophic relegation from the Premier League last term.
Richarlison scored ten and assisted five in the league last season, with five of his strikes coming in Everton’s final ten games.
Antonio Conte is looking to cement Spurs‘ place inside the top four by starting the summer transfer window early.
The Italian is a big admirer of Richarlison, who would provide cover for both Son Heung-min and striker Harry Kane.
But according to UOL, Chelsea have also registered an interest in Richarlison.
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Club record signing Romelu Lukaku has proven unreliable in front of goal. As has Timo Werner.
Richarlison would provide boss Thomas Tuchel with another source for goals.
The player is said to be keen on both London clubs.
Arsenal also had an eye on the player. However, a move to the Emirates isn’t an attractive proposal, it’s reported.
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News of Chelsea’s interest will be music to Spurs icon Teddy Sheringham‘s ears.
Tottenham don’t need Richarlison as they have the likes of Son, Kane, Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn still at the club.
Sheringham says the club should focus on trying to pinch Declan Rice from another one of his former clubs, West Ham.
Speaking to Lord Ping, the former England international said: “I don’t think he’s what is needed now.
“Tottenham have got good attacking players; Kane, Son, Kulusevski, Bergwijn is still there, Moura is still there.
“We’ve got players in the Richarlison mould and I don’t think he would be a statement signing that would get teams worried.
“If they were to sign him what would the result be? In my day, when we signed Klinsmann, a proper World Class player, everyone in the dressing room was buzzing.
“We knew what we were going to get from him. You need players that are going to take you to the next level and I don’t think Richarlison is one of them.
“I don’t think he’s the ideal man to make a statement for Tottenham. If you’re going to make a statement, and West Ham fans won’t like me for this, then go and get Declan Rice.
“He is an unbelievable player. And he’s good for the next eight years. He’s the man to take us to the next level.
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“These big players don’t come around very often, but signing him would make a statement because he is immense every time he plays.
“He would make a statement to say we’re going places, and that’s what you want.”
