Atletico Madrid monitoring Everton star Richarlison

It’s no secret that Atletico Madrid are interested in Richarlison. But who isn’t?

The reports in England suggested that Atletico Madrid are monitoring Everton forward Richarlison.

Everton spent 39.2 million euros to sign the Brazil international from Watford in the summer of 2018. He has three years left on his current contract which expires in 2024.

The forward has featured in 20 matches this term, netting 5 goals and providing 3 assists in all competitions.

The 24-year-old is considered to be one of the best forwards in Brazil. His record for Brazil is impressive. Richarlison has scored 10 goals in 32 matches for Brazil at senior level.

He has just two years left on his deal and he is yet to sign a new contract. The Brazil international has openly expressed his desire to play at a higher level. This gives an indication that Richarlison probably won’t commit his future at the club.

Atletico Madrid are looking to sign a forward and have identified the 24-year-old as potential transfer target.

The Spanish giants have built a reputation for recruiting talent from within South America, predominantly targeting those with sell-on value and immense potential.

They will have funds to spend in the market and it will be interesting to see how they approach the summer transfer window.

The former Watford man provides a unique blend between a classic center-forward and the modern forward. His arrival would give Atletico some much needed tactical flexibility.

According to the report, “Everton striker Richarlison is on Atletico Madrid’s radar. Sport says Richarlison is among the candidates to replace Luis Suarez at Atletico Madrid this summer. The Everton star ‘in the running’ as the Spanish side line up potential replacements for the Uruguayan. Suarez is out of contract in the summer and, according to the report, is expected leave the Wanda Metropolitano. Richarlison was linked with a move to Manchester United earlier this week.”

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Atletico Madrid will have to present a really enticing offer to bring Everton to the negotiating table. The Spanish giants have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.

Richarlison ideal fit for Atletico Madrid?

Undoubtedly, he would be a fantastic recruit for Atletico Madrid.

A forward of Richarlison’s ceiling will be a massive addition to Atletico Madrid squad as he will not only improve the overall quality of Atletico’s starting XI but also add some stability and variety to their attacking department.

Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Madrid.

Atletico fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club.

It will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid are willing to pay the asking price for Richarlison.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.