Everton could be set to lose Richarlison amid ‘ridiculous’ £137m update – Kenny
Kylian Mbappe’s potential move to Real Madrid could be the catalyst for Richarlison to quit Everton for Paris Saint-Germain.
So says ex-Premier League shot-stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about transfer permutations at Goodison Park.
As per Sky Sports on 24 August, Los Blancos have submitted a £137million bid for PSG superstar Mbappe, who is out of contract next summer.
Eurosport reported on 24 August that the French giants are long-term admirers of Richarlison, who has three years left to run on his Everton deal.
And Kenny suggests that the Brazilian could swap Merseyside for the French capital if Mbappe completes a mega-money Real Madrid move.
“He might end up going the other way if that is what happens,” he told Football Insider correspondent Adam Williams.
“PSG aren’t short of forward players now they’ve got Messi. Mbappe has only got a year left on his contract so he may end up going to Real Madrid.
“It’s ridiculous money for someone who could end up going on a free next year. It will be interesting to see how that one pans out.
“If they do want to replace him, then Richarlison could be an option in the next few days.
“Everton will be gutted if that does happen because he’s a fantastic player.”
Richarlison, 24, signed for Everton from Watford in a £50m deal in 2018.
He has gone on to score 43 goals and register 11 assists in 121 appearances for the Toffees.
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