Posted: 21:29, 30 June 2022 | Updated: 23:43, 30 June 2022
Tottenham have rejected a belated attempt by Chelsea to sign Everton striker Richardson. Everton had rejected an initial 40 40million fee from the Spurs at 4pm on Wednesday afternoon, but returned with a revised 50 50m bid plus extras, which Chelsea chose not to respond to. Richardson underwent a medical in Brazil on Thursday with Tottenham staff in attendance and is expected to return to the UK next week. Watford will receive around 2 2m from the deal. Tottenham are also in advanced talks for a 15 15million deal for Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence and have a loan deal for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet. Richardson to trade Everton for Tottenham in 60 60m deal Richardson will become Antonio Conte’s fourth summer acquisition in an impressive window as he has already landed Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster and Yves Bisuma. The Spurs are expected to commit to an initial package of 50 50 million, with an additional εκατο 10 million £ in additions that bring the total cost to the Brazilian to around εκατο 60 million £. Everton and the Spurs were locked in discussions in the last few days before finally reaching an agreement. Spurs president Daniel Levy met with Everton’s good friend and counterpart Bill Kenwright for dinner at Scott’s in London on Monday night. Several Tottenham players have been mentioned as potential players, although winger Steven Bergwayin, who was seen by Everton earlier in the window, has expressed a preference to join Ajax or another Champions League team. Proposals concerning Harry Winks have also been rejected. Everton had demanded a fee of 60 60 million – which the Spurs eventually agreed to pay Conte wants to add quickly to his team and prepare his team long before the end of the transfer window. Richardson’s signing would strengthen Conte’s options with the Brazilian international being able to work comfortably or forward. He could offer competition in offensive areas as well as a replacement for Harry Kane, reducing the pressure on Sean Heung-min. The Brazilian forward will be the last addition to the team of Spurs manager Antonio Conte Everton are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old, because, despite avoiding relegation last season, its financial situation is still precarious. They can raise funds through player sales and will try to give coach Frank Lampard as much money as possible to rebuild a competitive side. In total, Richardson has made 152 appearances for Everton since leaving Watford in 2018 for εκατο 40 million, scoring 53 goals. Chelsea are in talks to acquire Rafinha from Leeds, after they chose not to accept their offer for Richardson.
