Tottenham have signed a deal to sign Richardson from Everton for £ 50 million plus another £ 10 million in supplements and will announce the signing, provided the striker undergoes a medical examination in Brazil.
An agreement on personal terms was reached on Wednesday, and the clubs settled unresolved issues related to the structure of the deal, allowing Richardson to make the move he wanted to a Champions League club.
Tottenham had offered players, including Harry Winx and Stephen Bergwine, for a partial replacement, but Everton only wanted a cash transfer. The first part of the documents has been signed and Richardson is ready to leave Everton four years after he was bought by Watford. Chelsea made a late attempt to buy the 25-year-old by offering a deal for a player plus money before the Spurs close negotiations.
The Brazilian international has scored 53 goals in 152 games for Everton and should soon join the Spurs by Barcelona defender Clement Lengle. The clubs are in preliminary talks for a seasonal loan for the central midfielder of France, and a meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss issues, including his salary. Lenglet, who started seven games in La Liga last season, is passionate about the transfer.
Tottenham made three signatures this summer, bringing in Yves Bisuma, Ivan Perisic and reserve goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
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A deal made for Richardson before July 1 will help Everton as they strive to comply with Premier League profitability and sustainability rules. The club have recorded losses of £ 372.6 million over the last three financial years – raising questions from Leeds and Burnley about possible breaches of league rules – and may include the fee in this year’s accounts.
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