Richarlison talks up relationship with Everton transfer target

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Everton star Richarlison has revealed he gets along very well with reported club transfer target David Neres.

The pair are currently gearing up for the Copa America, which is being hosted in the pair’s homeland of Brazil.

Former Watford ace Richarlison sent Toffees fans into meltdown recently as he reposted a picture of the duo from  Brazil’s official Instagram.

Everton fans are keen to see Neres sign for their club this summer, after a sizzling season over in the Eredivisie with Ajax.

Neres made 50 appearances in all competitions and scored 12 goals and made 15 assists.

He is reportedly being tracked by a host of clubs, but Toffees fans will be keen for Agent Richarlison to talk up life at Goodison Park as much as possible to the 22-year-old.

Speaking about his international teammate, Richarlison told Globo Esporte: “It’s a very good fight because Neres made a great season in the Netherlands and in the Champions League.

“I get along very well with him, a friendship that comes from the South American U20s. Let’s do our best in training and it’s up to the manager to decide who will play. I’m about to do my best when he needs me.”

TBR’s view

Everton fans will no doubt be excited to learn Richarlison and Neres get on so well.

Good friendships within international setups are often a great way for clubs to successfully bring players in.

Neres knowing Richarlison and fellow Brazilian Bernard are at Goodison Park could well be decisive factors if the electric winger does decide to swap Amsterdam for Merseyside this summer.

UOL have reported Ajax will hold out for €50 million (£44 million), which would make him around as expensive as Richarlison.