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Richarlison lined up alongside David Neres when Brazil played Bolivia at the Copa América – and then called on the winger to move to Goodison Park so they can set the Premier League alight together.

Everton have been heavily linked with a move for Neres, who caught the eye during Ajax's sensational Champions League run and has since stepped into Neymar's shoes for his country.

The 22-year-old confirmed to the ECHO that he is keen on a move to England, and while he wouldn't comment on rumours linking him with a £40million switch to Merseyside, Richarlison admitted that the pair have already talked about the possibility of linking up under Marco Silva next term.

"Yeah, I read something about that," Richarlison told the ECHO when asked about the Neres speculation. "I've spoken to him about it already. I told him the doors are open for him there, and that he could help us a lot.

"I hope he comes. He'd be very welcome there. I've known him since we played together for Brazil's U20 side, and he's a guy I get along with really well. Hopefully I'll see him there."

Richarlison would be a good example for Neres to follow. He took to English football like a duck to water after swapping Fluminense for Watford, and has only gone from strength to strength at Everton. Silva seems to know how to get the best from the young forward, and with Bernard also in the squad, the Toffees could soon have a genuine Brazilian enclave in their ranks.

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Neres has a slighter physique than Richarlison, but the latter believes his Brazil team-mate would quickly adapt to life in the Premier League. "Definitely," he added. "He's a player who really attacks defenders and runs at his marker, so he's got the right profile. With me and Bernard there, it would work really well."

The Ajax man himself remained tight-lipped when asked about Everton's interest, telling the ECHO: "I try to stay focused on what's happening on the pitch, and on the competition I'm playing in. I leave those things to my agents to deal with.

"Of course the Premier League interests me. It's the best league in the world, and I've always wanted to play there. But I leave all that in God's hands."