Richarlison has revealed that both Arsenal and Chelsea were interested in signing him during the recently ended transfer window when he, eventually, moved from Everton to Tottenham.Is the saga coming to an end? Bosses of Tottenham and Everton meeting over Richarlison’s futureWhile Richarlison will be hoping to add plenty more where that came from, it could have been very different with the forward admitting that Tottenham’s archrivals were also in the hunt for his signature.Speaking while on international duty with Brazil, Richarlison said: “I know Chelsea made an offer, and I believe Arsenal also contacted Everton to ask about my situation, but Spurs came in and paid the fee, you know?”Old desire, same name on the Spurs wish-list: Everton need to sell, but Richarlison’s price tag seems too highDiscussing the reason for his £60million transfer valuation, Richarlison said: “It’s as simple as that.”Everton had to sell some players to avoid a Financial Fair Play problem, and the negotiations were very brief, to be honest.”I was on holiday in Brazil when I heard that Tottenham had made Everton an offer.”I was happy because they are a huge team. Then it was all about the clubs negotiating a deal, and fortunately, everything went well.”Antonio Conte called me during the negotiations and expressed how much he’d like to have me on board – that was vital for my decision, “explains Richarlison.##NAJAVA_MECA_6667966##
