A newspaper report (11 August, page 74) indicated that Everton is among the clubs monitoring 22-year-old midfielder Richardson, who “excelled” for Morocco at the 2024 Olympics. Despite reports suggesting Richardson has already agreed to join Fiorentina this summer, his market value of just £8 million has kept Everton, Leicester, and Tottenham interested in the Stade de Reims star, according to Get Football News France (7 August).
The six-foot-four midfielder’s performances have led to comparisons with Paul Pogba, attracting widespread interest, particularly due to the “relatively low cost” of a potential transfer. With £50 million available following Amadou Onana’s long-expected move to Aston Villa, Everton faces a crucial decision in addressing their midfield needs, with Richardson emerging as a possible solution.
While replacing a player of Onana’s caliber with someone who has only played in Ligue 1 might be seen as a gamble, Richardson’s physical presence and potential could make him a suitable fit for a similar role.
