At desperate times like these, Everton could really do with a pick-me-up. And in the form of Marcel Brands' update on Richarlison, they have got exactly that.

The Brazil international has been a permanent fixture in the Toffees' squad since his arrival from Watford, featuring 54 times across all competitions. There were even suggestions earlier this season that Manchester United have been watching him in view to him potentially being the solution to their lack of strikers.

But it now appears Richarlison's long-term future is set to be at Goodison Park. Speaking to the club's official website (as quoted by The Liverpool Echo), Brands said: "We have to look at the positives ahead and one of the positive thing this week is that we are now busy with the last details of extending a new contract with one of our key players, Richarlison, until 2024."

After hearing the contract update on the forward, Everton fans flooded to Twitter to voice their thoughts on the situation.

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Many supporters of the Merseyside club insisted it is a great piece of news for the club moving forward, and that it is refreshing to hear something positive amidst the side's struggles.

Check out some of the reaction of Everton fans below:

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