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Richarlison deal should spark Everton into life over previous midfield target
Despite their recent transfer activity, it is clear Everton need to do more business this summer. The Toffees have lost their last two friendlies in embarrassing fashion – 3-0 and 4-1 v Blackburn Rovers and Stade Rennais respectively.
The club need to strengthen all over, including in the heart of midfield, where they still look to be lacking. One name that has been linked this summer is Frenchman Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The Watford man thrived at Vicarage Road under the guidance of current Everton boss Marco Silva.

, Everton made a £20 million approach for the player earlier this month. That fell short of any Watford valuation and, to be fair, it seemed Everton had no chance of signing a player from Watford considering the club’s public disagreement over the approach for Silva last season.
But, it seems Watford will let business talk when it comes to transfers. They allowed Richarlison to move to Everton for
So if Everton have the money and still want to strengthen the midfield, then maybe Doucoure could still be an option. Clearly, it appears Everton would have to pay a premium. But if they could get the French star in for less than £30 million it might be a move worth reigniting.