Reports suggest Everton’s Richarlison has selected Chelsea as one of the clubs he wants to join this summer.
According to UOL’s Rafael Reis, the Brazilian has already turned down London rivals Arsenal, with his desire to play Champions League football leaving Chelsea as one of the favourites.
The forward joined the Toffees for £50m in 2018 from Watford, showing his class across the four seasons at the club.
This move helped the Brazil international reach the next level, with the BBC’s Clinton Morrison describing him as “outstanding”.
Frank Lampard will also be thankful for his services last season, as the 25-year-old turned his form around to help Everton maintain their say in the Premier League.
However, it was reported Richarlison had let the Chelsea legend know that he would like to move on this summer, immediately putting some of Europe’s top clubs on note.
UOL reported the Blues are one of the clubs the Brazil international favours, although they are still waiting for clarity on Romelu Lukaku’s future before moving for another big-money striker.
Reports have been swirling around that Chelsea and Lukaku’s relationship is about to come to an end, after a tumultuous return to Stamford Bridge.
Inter Milan are speculated to be keen on another homecoming for the Belgian, however their financial situation would limit them to having to agree a loan move.
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Richarlison offers a unique passion and desire to win which is difficult to see in many players in world football.
With Everton in a hole last season, the Brazilian used every trick in the book to gain tiny advantages, which certainly factored into their eventual survival.
When things have been going better though, the 25-year-old has shown he can be a real goalscoring asset, shown particularly for Brazil where he has an impressive 14 goals in just 36 games.
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