Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas has now shared a promising update out of Tottenham Hotspur involving Premier League star and Everton striker Richarlison.

The Lowdown: Spurs eye new forward...

As widely reported, one of the items next on sporting director Fabio Paratici's to-do list is the signing of a forward and alternative to superstar Harry Kane in the Spurs attacking areas.

The club have been linked with a host of names, including sensation Darwin Nunez before he joined Liverpool, with it now looking likely they will also miss out on Man City star Gabriel Jesus.

It appears manager Antonio Conte's list of targets is growing thin but luckily, as per Thomas of Sky, a promising update has come to light involving Toffees mainstay Richarlison.

The Latest: Thomas shares Richarlison update...

According to his sources, Spurs and Paratici are now pushing to sign the Brazil international.

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Indeed, he claims 'this past week' Tottenham have 'stepped up' their inquiries for Richarlison and Everton are now 'bracing themselves' for a bid (Twitter).

He adds this is the same for fellow target Leeds United of Leeds as Paratici spins 'many plates'.

The Verdict: Get it done...

As per WhoScored, the 25-year-old finished 21/22 as Everton's statistical best player and most potent attacking threat in the final third.

Richarlison averaged their highest rate of attempts at goal per 90 and also attracted the most fouls with Frank Lampard's handful striker, on top of all this, raking in more goals and assists than any of his teammates (WhoScored).

Noel Whelan summed it up best by branding the South American one of Goodison Park's 'big name' players and we believe he would be an ideal striker signing for Conte.