Everton insider shares what he’s been told about Richarlison as return mooted
Richarlison was a fan favourite at Goodison Park during his time with Everton.
The Brazillian clearly still holds the Toffees close to his heart as he continues to react to positive updates from Goodison Park.
Richarlison scored 53 goals in 152 appearances for Everton before making a big-money move to Tottenham in the summer of 2022. However, he has struggled since moving to North London, and with his future up in the air, the idea of Richarlison making a return to Everton has been mooted.
However, not everybody agrees that this would be such a good idea.
Everton to avoid re-signing Tottenham striker Richarlison
According to Graeme Bailey [via Everton News, 6 February], while any transfer would need to be a record-breaking one, Everton would love to re-sign Richarlison.
However, ex-Goodison scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – has suggested otherwise, ruling out the potential of the Brazillian making a return to Merseyside.
“He won’t go to Everton,” King said.
“Not a chance, not a chance. If David Moyes has any sense, and he is the manager I think he is, he wouldn’t go near him. Anybody associated with Everton wouldn’t want that move, he was hopeless.
“The people that I know at Everton, and the people that I spoke to, haven’t got a good word to say about him. Once you have gotten rid of trouble, why would you want to bring it back? Richarlison will go abroad, I can’t see anybody else being able to afford him. He wouldn’t go to any of the Premier League’s top clubs.”
Everton fans must move on from Richarlison
Richarlison clearly still holds a strong bond with Everton supporters. Therefore, fans would no doubt love to see the 27-year-old lead the line for the Toffees as they make their move to Bramley-Moore Dock.
However, it seems as though that is nothing more than a dream at this moment in time. With King pouring cold water on the move, and the need for a record-breaking fee, it doesn’t seem as though a transfer is likely.
As a result, some fans are bound to be frustrated.
However, Richarlison’s form at Tottenham perhaps suggests that it is for the best the forward doesn’t return to Everton, and the club instead start to look toward the future, rather than the past.
Everton news round-up: Calvert-Lewin surgery update, Lindstrom transfer twist
Everton continue to look towards better times under David Moyes with results taking an upturn since his arrival as manager.
The Blues squad look rejuvenated and with them sitting 10 points above the relegation zone, a battle at the bottom of the table will surely not be causing as much worry as it once was.
A late James Tarkowski goal against Liverpool on Wednesday (12 February) caused scenes of jubilation at Goodison Park to secure a 2-2 draw in the final derby there.
Here, Goodison News rounds up all the news from Merseyside on Thursday.
Tony Bellew takes aim at Arne Slot
Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser against Liverpool caused carnage at Goodison Park.
Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goading of the away supporters caused a brawl between both sets of players which resulted in both him and Curtis Jones being shown second yellows.
Arne Slot and his assistant manager then went on to receive red cards for what they said to Michael Oliver after the full-time whistle.
Hearing about the incident live on talkSPORT, Blues fan Tony Bellew hit straight back, saying: “He wants to get a grip of himself. What’s he going on for? Just leave it to the players.”
While it was an energetic end to proceedings on the evening, the Toffees will surely look back on the final Merseyside Derby at Goodison with good memories for years to come.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury update
Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a slow start to the season, having just one goal to his name by the time Moyes arrived in Merseyside.
However, things looked to be on the turn when he scored in the Blues’ victory against Tottenham in a performance that looked miles above where he had been across the rest of the campaign.
Although, when things looked to be on the up, the striker picked up another injury that has kept him sidelined since the 1-0 victory against Brighton on 25 January.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, Dr Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Science shared a positive update: “I reckon the injury is a Grade 3 thigh injury rather than the feared Grade 4 rupture which might have required surgery but it’s not needed now.
“These can take significant time to recover from so the timeline aligns with that.
“He will be ruled out for a few more weeks, at least.“
Not needing surgery will be a massive boost for both the striker and Moyes who will hope to have as many options as possible looking ahead to the end of the remainder of the campaign.
