£65M STRIKER PREFERS CHELSEA than ARSENAL AND IS GLAD TO JOIN TWO OTHERS
According to the Sun, Everton forward Richarlison wants to leave the club this summer, but favours a transfer to Chelsea over Arsenal. Richarlison has named Chelsea as one of three teams he would be interested in joining.
After excelling for the Toffees in 2021-22, Richarlison, 25, has been linked with a move elsewhere – although Frank Lampard’s side only managed to finish 16th. Everton must sell to meet with Financial Fairplay regulations.
During the 21-22 season, the Brazil international assisted on 16 goals and is expected to cost a price of £65 million this summer. Clubs will try to reach an agreement for a player previously praised as “great” by Carlo Ancelotti.
According to reports, Richarlison has switched agents in order to achieve a summer transfer. According to the Sun, Arsenal is intrigued, but the Brazilian wants Chelsea, PSG, or Real Madrid.
Spurs have also been connected with the ex-Watford forward, although that appears unlikely at the moment, with Fabio Paratici focussing his efforts on a defender.
So, Arsenal or Chelsea – or Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain? Arsenal are in severe need of a striker, with Eddie Nketiah remaining as the club’s lone no.9 following the 21-22 season. Richarlison would be a great addition, however they don’t play in the Champions League.
Romelu Lukaku is still at Chelsea, but he might return to Inter. Richarlison would be an excellent stand-in. Richarlison would be second fiddle in Madrid and PSG. As a result, he might be forced to wait for Lukaku to depart Stamford Bridge.
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