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title: "Everton are preparing offer for a potential alternative to Richarlison"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Saville"
section: "Everton"
published: "2018-11-13T06:45:56Z"
modified: "2018-11-13T06:45:56Z"
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# Everton are preparing offer for a potential alternative to Richarlison

**The quality of Richarlison’s performances and discussion on how Marco Silva should utilise his talent has dominated Everton’s opening to the new campaign.**

Indeed, the Brazil international has been in electric form for the Toffees since his summer arrival from Watford, and it’s fair to say his presence has been something of a game-changer.

Without Richarlison Everton would be missing a dynamic, deadly and charismatic figurehead in attack, but there remain question marks over where he is at his most devastating.

A natural left-winger by trade, Silva has deployed Richarlison in a central role in recent weeks in a bid to experiment with different combinations in the final-third.

His compatriot Bernard has slotted into a left-wing role, but a recent report from Portuguese media outlet *[Ojogo](https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/brahimi-continua-a-estar-no-centro-de-rumores-agora-tres-clubes-de-uma-vez-10162597.html)* suggests that Everton are interested in signing another player to challenge for a place on the left-wing, namely Yacine Brahimi (valued at £23.4 million by *[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yacine-brahimi/profil/spieler/60517)*).

The report claims that Everton are one of three Premier League clubs who are preparing offers for the FC Porto winger, but Silva may have a slight advantage over Newcastle and West Ham due to his past experience in Portuguese football.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Brahimi’s contract is due to expire in June 2019, and that fact will lend Marcel Brands the opportunity to complete a free transfer for his services as of January 1st.

With a desirable pre-contract agreement staring Everton in the face, it’s easy to understand why they are expressing an interest in a player who could inject flair, creativity and guile into the club.

A record of 44 goals and 36 assists in 182 appearances for Porto is one which strongly suggests he possesses the potency to become a resounding success at Goodison Park.

Brahimi’s preference to play on the left-wing would give Silva a fantastic option to exploit in Richarlison’s absence through injury or suspension, while, alternatively, his presence could convince the Portuguese manager to start Richarlison through the middle on a regular basis.

Either way it would be a nice selection dilemma for Silva to have and, considering he will be available on a free transfer in 2019, it’s a relatively risk-free deal which Everton should be pursuing with strong interest.

**Everton fans – thoughts on Brahimi? Let us know below!**