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Richarlison refuses to rule out transfer away from Watford as Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs circle

Brazilian has impressed since his £13m move from Fluminense

Richarlison has refused to rule out a move away from Watford.

The Brazilian has impressed since his £13million move from Fluminense in the summer and has caught the eye of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.


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Richarlison has left the door open for a move away from Watford

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Richarlison has left the door open for a move away from Watford

And while he has assured Hornets fans his mind is on the job, the winger has left the door open to a summer move.

Richarlison, 20, told Standard Sport: “In the future you never know but I leave all things like that up to my agents.

“At the moment my head is completely in Watford.

“I am not thinking about anything else and I want to help the team get as far as possible in the League.

Richarlison has provided five goals and four assists in 27 Prem appearances this season

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Richarlison has provided five goals and four assists in 27 Prem appearances this season

Boss Javi Gracia will be keen to see Watford keep hold of Richarlison

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Boss Javi Gracia will be keen to see Watford keep hold of Richarlison

“That is my objective, that is my focus and nothing else.”

Richarlison, who previously spent just one season each with America Mineiro and Rio-based Fluminense, says he sees his future in England.

He added: “I want to play in this country for as long as possible.

Richarlison was signed in the summer from Fluminense in a £13m deal

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Richarlison was signed in the summer from Fluminense in a £13m deal

“It is a great League and has been a great experience for me. I want to improve and playing in England can help me do that.”

Chelsea are known to be keen admirers with London rivals with Arsenal and Spurs also taking note of his progress.

Richarlison is currently tied down to a £20,000-a-week five-year deal with Watford keen to offer him improved terms in the coming months.


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