Everton boss Rafael Benitez says Richarlison 'wants to do well for us' having spoken to the forward this week about his future.
In an interview published by Argentina's Ole last week, Richarlison - who is currently sidelined due to a knee issue - was asked if he hoped to continue at Everton or had thoughts of going elsewhere.
And the 24-year-old Brazil international said: 'I'm always very careful when I talk about it.
'I have great affection for the people of Everton and for the club, who received me so well from the first day I arrived.