Season › 2024-25 › News The Rumour Mill Richarlison Return Rumoured Michael Kenrick | 10/03/2025 8comments | Jump to last A number of online sources are speculating that Everton could make a bid to seal the return of Richarlison from Spurs, where his expectations have not been fully met. The summer transfer window is still a long way off… but clubs can be expected to do the necessary groundwork to confirm that feelings are reciprocated, With Dominic Calvert-Lewin likely to depart and Armando Broja's loan unlikely to be converted to a permanent deal, it seems all too easy to speculate that Everton might be tempted to go for a familiar face who established himself as a lifelong Blue legend before his untimely departure was forced by PSR concerns. It is claimed that Everton are set to make enquiries over what it would take to seal Richarlison's return to Merseyside after he has been earmarked as a potential arrival when the squad rebuilding process goes into full swing this summer. Article continues below video content For the deal to work, it would appear that Spurs would need to accept making a loss on Richarlison, albeit with the north London club expected to seek a fee in the region of £40M — a sum which would be not far off the maximum Everton have ever paid for a player. And then there is the question of the player's salary, which would probably have to be at least £130k per week, at a time when Everton are expected to institute a more parsimonious salary structure that is heard more toward younger players on lower wages. There is a strong sentiment that Everton should do what's required to "bring home" the 27-year-old Brazilian but more cold-blooded considerations are likely to dictate the outcome with The Friedkin Group wanting to use their money wisely as they invest in a squad rebuild that will grace the new Everton Stadium next season. Reader Comments (8) Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Comments are the responsibility of the poster. Disclaimer () Roger Helm 1 Posted 10/03/2025 at 21:47:44 I like Richie but this this not the signing we need. A 27-year-old forward who scores once every four or five games for money like that? What will be his re-sale value after a 3-4 year contract? I am hoping that the club have learned some lessons from the Moshiri recruitment disasters. Allen Rodgers 2 Posted 10/03/2025 at 22:05:26 Would be a hugely popular move, we still love Richy. On the right terms, I'd say yes, but Levy won't do us any favours. Not cost effective. There's younger and better out there. Robert Williams 3 Posted 10/03/2025 at 22:45:43 It's a NO from me.We copped a 'lucky one' taking Moyes back. Let's not push our luck.No room for sentimentality in the 'new' Everton. Brian Williams 4 Posted 10/03/2025 at 23:05:12 I loved Richi when he was here but I'm dead against him coming back.I think he's become too injury prone and I also think the £40m figure that's being bandied about could be better spent elsewhere. Steve Shave 5 Posted 10/03/2025 at 23:38:21 For the price it would cost we can get Delap. Love Richy but it’s not the right move for us. Christine Foster 6 Posted 10/03/2025 at 23:56:33 Richarlisons book value with Spurs is likely to be approx 24 million, given his injury record as well, even that figure in itself would have to be discounted. I would have thought 20m max. As far as Spurs are concerned and any likely buyer, he is damaged goods. 20m would be a heck of a gamble but if he could stay injury free then ok.. Wages? Quite honestly Richarlison isn't stupid, he knows he is not going to get anything like 120k a week.. and I think he would gladly sacrifice some to get back to Everton.Should we?A far more emotive question, its all about the owners perspective. A deal that wants to be done in the heart but would TFG want to risk? Christine Foster 7 Posted 11/03/2025 at 00:12:12 Worth remembering too that if Spurs sell then they save 12m in wages for the remainder of his contract, no small sum.. so with a book value and a potential chunk of wages, seeing out his contract at spurs will cost them at least another 36m in real terms..Hence why Levy may want rid now.. there won't be many buyers at premium prices anywhere near that amount for him. Mike Gaynes 8 Posted 11/03/2025 at 00:12:35 Brian #4, 100% spot on. For all the mutual love between Richi and the Everton fans, he's just not that productive, and at those kinda numbers the deal simply doesn't make sense. Add Your Comments In order to post a comment, you need to be logged in as a registered user of the site. » Log in now Or Sign up as a ToffeeWeb Member — it's free, takes just a few minutes and will allow you to post your comments on articles and Talking Points submissions across the site. How to get rid of these ads and support TW © ToffeeWeb