Manchester United transfer chief Matt Judge has held talks with the entourage of Everton forward Richarlison in view of replenishing their attack, a report claims.

It will be a busy summer at Old Trafford in terms of transfers. Although reports have indicated they will have a smaller budget than usual, there are several areas of the squad they will need to revitalise. Indeed, the whole spine of the team – centre-back, defensive midfield and attack – could do with reinforcements.

In terms of the final third, there are concerns over the futures of the ageing Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani. The latter is out of contract at the end of the season, and the former may be hard to keep around if they miss out on the Champions League.

United need to look to the long-term, too, so in that regard could pounce for Richarlison. According to CaughtOffside, they have an interest in the Everton attacker.

In fact, Judge has been in contact with his representatives – per the report – to discuss transfer terms. United would be willing to fork out a transfer fee of between £60m and £70m, before tying the Brazilian down to a contract with better wages than he earns with Everton.

Richarlison is believed to currently earn around £90,000 per week. United have the financial power to be able to improve those terms.

As for Everton, they have the chance to double their money on Richarlison. They signed him for £35m from Watford in 2018.

A recent report revealed they were bracing themselves for interest in the forward, regardless of whether they suffer relegation or stay in the Premier League. Now, Man Utd may take their pursuit of the 24-year-old further.

Richarlison will enter the final two years of his Everton contract in the summer. Able to play as a centre-forward or a winger, he has scored 47 goals in 139 games for them. That includes five from 20 this season.