Agbanlahor lambasts Richarlison as Tottenham ‘devastated’ by £55m news
Tottenham will be “devastated” to miss out on Raphinha as they are forced to settle on Richarlison, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Aston Villa’s record Premier League goalscorer insisted Richarlison will not make Tottenham a better team and has “stolen big moves his whole career”.
Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella reported on Tuesday (28 June) that Chelsea are close to agreeing a £55million deal for Raphinha who rejected a move for Tottenham.
Football.London’s Alasdair Gold reported on Wednesday (29 June) that Tottenham are now increasingly confident of securing a deal for Richarlison with Everton.
An Everton source told Football Insider last month (2 May) that they were confident of securing a fee of at least £50million for the 25-year-old.
“Richarlison, for me, is not worth £50million,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“I feel this player has stolen big moves his whole career. He doesn’t get up off the floor. You touch him, he’s rolling around.
“If I’ve got £50million to spend, I’m choosing Raphinha all day. Chelsea will be buzzing to get Raphinha, Spurs will be devastated to miss out on Raphinha.
“Richarlison, for me, doesn’t make Spurs a better team. Kulesevski, Son and Kane will start every game over Richarlison. He’s an overrated player.
“He’s not worth £50million, I don’t see another Premier League club wanting to pay that money.”
Richarlison has 48 goals and 18 assists in 173 Premier League games across his time at Everton and Watford.
He has two years left to run on his current contract at Goodison Park.
In other news, Tottenham are only £1million from agreeing a fee for a big-money signing after new talks.