Everton will block any attempt by Tottenham to include Anthony Gordon in their proposal to sign Richarlison this summer.
Spurs have held advanced discussions with the Toffees over the Brazil international and have floated the idea of England under-21 international Gordon being included in a package which would offer funds to Frank Lampard to rebuild his squad.
But i understands there is “no way” Everton would listen to any offers for Gordon, who is considered integral to the club’s close season overhaul. The winger is also keen to remain at Goodison Park and is comfortable with Everton’s decision to rebuff all offers for him.
It is a different story with Richarlison, whose position is dictated by Everton’s difficult financial situation.
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The Toffees are also heading towards a potentially significant date – 30 June – which is the end of the financial year.
Any sale before then would give them leeway with the Premier League to re-invest all of that money over the next 12 months. If no deal is done before the end of the month, it will be up to the league’s authorities to decide whether the sale will be counted against spending in the current financial year.
Spurs know that but Everton won’t be pushed into selling below their valuation for the Brazil international, who was so integral to their Premier League survival last season.
As revealed by i last week, Richarlison is keen to join a club that can offer Champions League football and Everton are prepared to listen to offers.
Everton also hold an interest in Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn who has made clear his desire to leave the north London club in search of more game time. The Toffees face competition from Ajax for the Dutchman but a swap deal involving Richarlison is unlikely as the club wants a straight cash sale only.
Spurs have made most of the early running but have not yet matched Everton’s valuation, which is in excess of £50million. The Toffees would prefer a bidding war and with Chelsea also monitoring the player’s availability, there is a hope that they can receive a big fee.
In one of those twists that only the summer transfer window can serve up, BBC journalist Jon Sopel posted on social media that Bill Kenwright and Daniel Levy met in London at the table next to his on Monday night. Everton were insisting no deal had been brokered yet, though.
The Toffees are determined to bring in players who will prevent a repeat of last year’s disastrous season.
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