Everton star Richarlison wanted by Barcelona in stunning summer transfer swoop ‘to support Messi and Suarez’
Forward has impressed this season and could be heading to Nou Camp as support for Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi
BARCELONA are reportedly keen on signing Everton star Richarlison.
Marca claims chief scout Eric Abidal has made the Brazilian his top target for Ernesto Valverde this summer.
Barcelona are keen to sign a new striker to support ageing forwards Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.
The Catalans missed out on primary target Krzysztof Piatek when he joined AC Milan in January.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is only available for a minimum of £100million.
While Eintracht Frankfurt star Luka Jovic looks set for Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann had been Barca’s priority.
But he looks set to remain at the Wanda Metropolitano after signing a lucrative new deal last year.
Barcelona have a good relationship with Everton, sending Lucas Digne, Andre Gomes and Yerry Mina to Goodison Park after the World Cup.
And they could be set to open transfer talks for Richarlison, who has become a fully-fledged Brazil international during his time at the Merseyside club.
The ace already has three goals in just eight appearances for his country.
And he’s netted 12 times in 29 Premier League goals after joining Everton from Watford last summer in a deal which could rise to £50m.
Richarlison would have to register as a non-EU player should he move to Barca.
But the Spaniards are building a new squad with youngsters including £65m Ajax playmaker Frenkie de Jong.
And they feel Richarlison would be worth the outlay as they look to secure yet another La Liga title.