The summer transfer windows for most clubs are frenetic from the moment the last ball is kicked at the end of the season; agents are busy plugging, leaking, and frequently lying to advance their clients’ causes. Not for Tottenham Hotspur. At Spurs, players are away on holidays, getting married, or getting their tattoos touched up. It seems that the phones don’t operate ‘out of regular hours’, except in the event of an emergency.
We recently brought you the transfer news that new man at the N17 wheel, Thomas Frank, isn’t a fan or Richarlison (if ESPN are to be believed), and now Jorge Nicola speaking on Canal do Nicola says that the links between Saudi Arabia and the Brazilian are stronger than ever, and there’s been contact with Richarlison’s camp for over a month now.
Jorge also supported the notion we brought you recently about the interest from Turkey in the Pigeon fancying one, and an offer from Galatasaray is also expected to follow in due course.
Spurs are looking to sell to buy, and quite frankly, the sooner that this boy is moved on, along with Cuti Romero, the better for all concerned. As Sport has indicated that Atlético Madrid are passionate about the pursuit of the Argentinian and want to add this one to their collection.
These two prospective deals reflect the size of the task Thomas Frank has ahead of him, with the Europa League trophy-winning side now under his control is in desperate need of a defence that can be relied upon, and an attack that can score goals. The smash and grab in Europe papered over a lot of cracks, and the idea that Ange Postecoglou was sacked unfairly doesn’t stand up to much scrutiny. The excuses made about this squad have surely come to the end of the road, and Frank’s job is going to be largely tactical, but also rather revealing when some fail to shine under football, which is less insane than the Australians’.