Key Takeaways:
- Everton have remained in regular contact with Tottenham over Richarlison, who is very keen on returning to his former club
- Everton are also closely monitoring Marseille forward Amine Gouiri, with Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Como and Lazio also showing interest
- Any Richarlison move is likely to depend on Everton’s striker situation, particularly the futures of Thierno Barry and Beto
Everton Keep Two Attacking Options in View
Everton are assessing multiple attacking possibilities as the summer transfer window moves towards its conclusion, with Richarlison and Amine Gouiri both emerging as notable names in the club’s forward planning.
Everton have maintained regular dialogue with Tottenham about a potential move for Richarlison, and the Brazil international is understood to be very eager to return to Goodison Park if the chance becomes available. The 29-year-old left Everton for Tottenham in a deal worth £60million in 2022 and has produced a respectable scoring return in London, although his time at Spurs has also been interrupted by a series of injuries.
🚨 Everton are exploring a move to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham Hotspur, with regular contact between the clubs.
The Brazilian is keen on returning to Everton, while Roberto De Zerbi has given him permission to find another club.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 18, 2026
Last season, Richarlison scored 11 goals in 32 Premier League appearances for Tottenham. Roberto De Zerbi is said to be willing to sanction a sale, although sources indicate he is not pushing the versatile forward out of the club. Instead, Richarlison has reportedly been informed that he is free to look for a new team.
Marseille’s Gouiri Attracts Premier League and European Attention
Everton are also closely following Marseille’s Amine Gouiri. The 26-year-old Algeria international has not committed his long-term future to Olympique de Marseille, with the French club aware that every player has a price this summer.
Gouiri joined Marseille in January 2025 and has since scored 21 goals in 42 games for the Ligue 1 side. Marseille would prefer to keep the former OGC Nice and Rennes forward, but they are required to generate money from player sales before the window closes. As a result, Gouiri is among the players drawing significant attention, and Marseille are now preparing for offers.
Everton are not alone in monitoring the situation. Atletico Madrid and Villarreal have Gouiri on their shortlists in case either club sells an attacker before the end of the window. Como are also interested, while Lazio have made an enquiry.
Striker Departures Could Shape Everton’s Richarlison Plan
Everton are not expected to add another striker while both Thierno Barry and Beto remain at the club. Barry, 23, endured an inconsistent first campaign with Everton, but there is still confidence that he can become a high-level striker. He has also had an impressive pre-season, meaning an exit would come as a surprise.
Beto’s position is less settled. The forward has entered the final 12 months of his Everton contract, and David Moyes’ side could therefore consider selling him this summer. If Beto were to leave, that could create a route for Richarlison to return to Merseyside.
Richarlison’s flexibility is also relevant to Everton’s thinking, as he can operate either as a centre-forward or on the left wing. His return would bring back a former fan favourite and could provide a much-needed additional source of goals.
A Richarlison deal could also affect Everton’s pursuit of former loanee Jack Grealish. It is considered difficult to see Everton bringing in both players this summer, which may leave Moyes and the club’s decision-makers having to choose between two popular former players.
