Manchester United have emerged as the potential landing place of Everton striker Richarlison in the summer, as they seek summer reinforcements at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo is now 37 years old, while Edinson Cavani is leaving the club at the end of the season and Anthony Martial’s future is up in the air with the Frenchman currently out on loan at Sevilla.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 03: Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani of Manchester United warm up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on January 03, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
And while no new manager has yet been confirmed at the Red Devils, summer planning when it comes to recruitment is already thought to be in the works, with Goal claiming that they are tracking Richarlison ahead of a potential switch.
‘Manchester United are interested in signing Everton forward Richarlison as the Red Devils look to shore up their attacking options, GOAL can confirm’, the report outlines.
However, they will reportedly face competition from Barcelona and Real Madrid in the chase for his signature should they look to make a move for him this summer.
Richarlison’s patchy form
Richarlison has struggled so far this season, only finding the net four times in 20 appearances for the Toffees as they battle relegation under new boss Frank Lampard.
Under contract until 2024, this summer will be pivotal for the future of the the 24 year old, and it seems unlikely that he will want to extend at Goodison Park under current conditions.
Richarlison of Everton cuts a dejected figure as Vicente Guaita of Crystal Palace (not pictured) celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on December 12, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Currently, Everton sit just above the drop zone, but have played three games fewer than the two sides above them. Nevertheless, with the current form they are in, and the tricky fixtures that the Toffees have left to come, they could well end the season too close to the relegation zone for comfort. It is not why they paid £50 million for Richarlison.
