David Moyes has strongly denied any suggestions that he is keen on bringing Richarlison back to Everton this summer.
The 27-year-old spent four years at Goodison Park, scoring 53 goals in 152 games, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur for £60million in 2022.
The Brazil international has been linked with a return to the Toffees, with reports indicating Moyes was interested in the forward, who has two years left on his contract.
But Moyes, who is in his second stint at the club, ruled out a return for Richarlison.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Everton’s trip to Craven Cottage, the 62-year-old said: ‘Richarlison is a really good player and someone I’ve liked.
‘But I can only tell you there is zero truth in that from my side.’
David Moyes has strongly denied any suggestions that he is interested in signing Richarlison
The 27-year-old year moved to Tottenham Hotspur in a £60million deal in the summer of 2022
The Brazil international scored 53 goals in 152 games during his four year spell at Everton
Everton face a busy summer ahead of their first season at their new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock.
There will be 15 players, including loanees, who are out of contract at the end of June.
Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, who has been at Everton since 2020, is one player who could leave.
He revealed there had been ‘no talks’ over a new deal earlier this week.
The 32-year-old Mali international said he would not take a pay cut as he believed he deserved an improved offer.
Moyes said: ‘Some of the games he’s played very well but he is obviously no spring chicken, so we have to make sure we have other replacements when required.
‘We are making lots of decisions behind the scenes. It is good to have so many [players] that want to stay.’
Everton currently sit in 14th, above Europa League finalists Manchester United and Spurs, in the Premier League with just three games remaining.
Their form has dramatically improved since Moyes returned to the club, replacing Sean Dyche in January.
