Chelsea failed with a last-minute try to hijack Richarlison’s switch to Tottenham this summer season, in keeping with Fabrizio Romano.
The Brazil worldwide seemed an thrilling expertise throughout his time at Everton, and it’s not too shocking that there was a number of curiosity in him this summer season.
Writing within the newest version of his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Romano says that each Chelsea and Arsenal held an curiosity in Richarlison earlier than his transfer to Spurs, and that the Blues even tried to hijack the deal actually late on.
The switch information knowledgeable says that Chelsea’s curiosity got here on the evening of Richarlison’s medical with Tottenham, however the 25-year-old ended up deciding on the transfer to north London anyway, with Antonio Conte seemingly a key consider his choice.
“Chelsea made a bid for Richarlison through the evening earlier than his medical exams with Tottenham (made in Brazil); Richarlison had already an settlement with Spurs and similar on golf equipment facet, however Chelsea wished to hijack the deal,” Romano stated.
“Arsenal solely requested for data, there was by no means an official negotiation. It was in regards to the supervisor, as Conte actually wished him, and likewise Champions League soccer in fact.”
Richarlison ended up transferring to Tottenham for round £60million, in keeping with BBC Sport‘s report on the time, and it will likely be fascinating to see how he will get on after a little bit of a sluggish begin together with his new membership.
The previous Toffees ace hasn’t scored a Premier League aim for Spurs but, although he has netted twice within the Champions League.
Chelsea may have performed with strengthening their assault with a expertise like Richarlison this summer season, although they ended up bringing in another massive names as an alternative, with Raheem Sterling becoming a member of from Manchester Metropolis, and former Arsenal ahead Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transferring to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona.
