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Media outlets this morning have reacted to the confirmation of Richarlison's departure from Everton.

The Mirror describes the Brazilian's move to Tottenham Hotspur as "life-saving" for the Blues due to the financial boost it will offer the Club.

According to the tabloid's source, the necessary documentation was submitted to the Premier League before lunchtime on Thursday which means there's a "clean bill of financial health" heading into the new season.

Everton are said to be in the market for a like-for-like replacement for the 25-year-old as they are linked with Stade Reims' El Bilal Toure.

In a report from 90min, the Club has scouted the Mali international "extensively" this year and is said to be capable of playing as a central striker and on either flank.

The French side value the 20-year-old in the region of £20million, according to their source.

Finally, the Liverpool Echo reports that should the Peter Kenyon-led consortium takeover be successful, the Everton's minority shareholders will not be forced to sell their stakes in the Club.

Talks are said to be "progressing well" as Kenyon's group look to acquire Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri's 94.1% stake of Everton.

A takeover could be completed by 21 July when Frank Lampard's side face Minnesota United, the home city of Maciek Kaminski who is financing a large portion for the consortium bid.