Everton have been locked in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over their interest in Richarlison this summer, and now a new update has emerged from a reliable source.

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Italian journalist and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has revealed an update on Spurs' efforts to sign Everton winger Richarlison.

Romano tweeted:

"Tottenham are closing on Richarlison deal, after full agreement on personal terms as reported yesterday. Matter of time for deal structure to be agreed with Everton. Medical could take place soon."

The Athletic's David Ornstein suggested a medical could even take place today (Thursday).

He said: "Richarlison scheduled to undergo medical today after Tottenham struck agreement in principle with Everton overnight to sign 25yo. Fee ~£50m + £10m add-ons but talks continue today to establish final price. Personal terms agreed."

Lampard will be gutted

There is no doubt that Lampard will be gutted by the ongoing situation with his Brazilian player as he will want to get his squad together as soon as possible so that the team can concentrate on the challenging Premier League season ahead.

Richarlison was the top goal-scorer for Everton last term and played a vital role in their difficult relegation scrap.

As a result of that, the manager will be incredibly worried about the player's future considering how hard his impact on the team will be to replace.

This isn't merely a bit-part player heading for the exit door, it's arguably their most important player so the Toffees' summer is set to begin with disaster.

The former Chelsea boss spoke out last season responding to questions on the chances of retaining his front three of Richarlison, Dominic Calvert Lewin and Anthony Gordon this summer in an interview with Liverpool World;

“I hope so (the trio can remain at Everton). Those conversations have been on hold because everyone knows our situation."

“All of those ones you mentioned and more. Now those conversations can start."

Unfortunately, it doesn't look as though he's set to have much luck with keeping them as Gordon has also attracted interest from Tottenham.

With that being said, Farhad Moshiri and the powers at Goodison Park must now start preparing for the worst and start lining up potential replacements for the Brazilian, as it could cost them dearly in their efforts to not get themselves in the same situation as they did last season.

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