Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has now made a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving sporting director Fabio Paratici amid the club's hunt for new additions.
The Lowdown: Paratici busy...
Having already completed three major signings in Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster and Yves Bissouma on permanent deals, the Lilywhites transfer chief hasn't exactly stopped there.
Paratici also visited his native Italy last week and is believed to have conducted a meeting with Roma over potential player sales and getting information on their star playmaker Nicolo Zaniolo (Sky Sports).
Closer to home, Spurs remain heavily linked with the likes of Leeds United star Raphinha, among others.
The Latest: Michael Bridge makes Spurs claim...
Sharing an update on Paratici's plans for the north Londoners, Sky journalist Bridge has some news for supporters.
Indeed, he claims that the sporting director personally has his eyes on Everton star Richarlison, although no bid has been made yet for the 25-year-old.
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Also sharing news on a possible exit agreement for midfielder Harry Winks, Bridge explained (via Twitter): "Tottenham & Everton still in talks over Harry Winks transfer. Tottenham want a permanent deal. Everton want loan deal with permanent obligation. Winks aware he's not in Conte's plans. #THFC keen to do deal with Everton. Richarlison is admired by Fabio Paratici but no bids so far."
The Verdict: Advance...
Richarlison, who once boasted an asking price of £100m, could move on for much less than that this summer, as some reports suggest that he is now valued at £50m.
After this seismic drop in value, Spurs would be foolish not to take full advantage given that the Brazil international was statistically Everton's best-performing player last season (WhoScored).
Having averaged the Toffees' most attempts at goal per 90 in the Premier League whilst also finishing the 2021/22 campaign as their top scorer (10), Richarlison would undoubtedly strengthen Tottenham's attacking options.
He is also apparently 'open' to joining manager Antonio Conte in N17, as reported by reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.