Palmeiras eyeing huge £55m swoop for Spurs star Richarlison

Palmeiras are interested in signing Richarlison from Tottenham this summer and are willing to pay £55 million ($74m), per a new report.

• Palmeiras eyeing Richarlison
• Endured injury-hit campaign
• Spurs paid £65m ($87m)

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per journalist Matheus Filipe, Palmeiras have opened direct talks with Richarlison over a deal to sign him this summer. The pursuit is being spearheaded by club president Leila Pereira, who is personally leading negotiations. The Brazilian club are aware that Spurs want £55m.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Palmeiras are said to believe that they can reach Spurs' asking price, as they are flush with Club World Cup prize money. They are said to have presented a clear vision to the forward, which includes him being a key player, and retaining the opportunity to play for Brazil regularly.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Richarlison won the Europa League last season but faced an injury-hit campaign, as he was limited to just four Premier League starts. For Richarlison's part, it is unclear if he would be willing to return to Brazil this summer.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Spurs face Reading in their first pre-season friendly this weekend. It is unclear if Richarlison will play.