Tottenham Hotspur star Richarlison has made it clear to head coach Thomas Frank and influential figures behind the scenes that he is eager to fight for his place instead of heading through the Hotspur Way exit door before the transfer window slams shut, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Spurs have not been afraid to splash the cash in the aftermath of winning the Europa League last season, with Mohammed Kudus being the most expensive acquisition thanks to sealing a £55million switch from West Ham United, and there remains an appetite to make further adjustments to the squad.
It is a testing period for Tottenham as they are recovering from being snubbed by Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who is joining arch-rivals Arsenal instead after an agreement in principle was reached earlier this week, but there is still time to do further business ahead of the September 1 deadline.
Richarlison Determined to Remain With Spurs
Richarlison is pushing to stay at Tottenham after holding internal talks with high-ranking officials before the campaign got underway, according to GMS sources, and he is refused to adjust his stance despite accepting that he is taking a gamble as he aims to ensure he will be involved in the World Cup next year.
Spurs considered offering the Brazil international to Crystal Palace as part of the deal to win the race for Eze earlier this week, due to his departure opening the door for a move to be made for wantaway Brentford frontman Yoane Wissa, but he will not be heading to Selhurst Park in the coming days.
GMS sources have been informed that Richarlison's preference is to stay at Tottenham and, having grabbed a brace during the Premier League season opener against Burnley last weekend, he is determined to build on the performance in his current surroundings instead of seeking a switch.
Frank is a firm admirer of the 28-year-old striker, with the Danish tactician describing his finish as 'exceptional' when he doubled his tally in the victory over the Clarets, but mulling over including him as part of the offer for Eze has resulted in there being uncertainty over whether he will remain at the forefront of his plans.
Richarlison has insisted that he is prepared to battle with fellow marksman Dominic Solanke for a regular starting berth at Tottenham, GMS sources have learned, and he has indicated to key decision-makers that he will not agitate for a move in the final stages of the summer transfer window.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Richarlison averaged a goal every 129 minutes during the 2024/25 Premier League campaign
Richarlison Not Eager to Take Backward Step
GMS sources have been told by those close to Richarlison that he would not be interested in joining a club of Crystal Palace's calibre as he would see it as a backward step in his career, meaning that he could have scuppered Tottenham's hopes of including him in the deal for Eze if the pursuit progressed.
Although the former Everton marksman has entered the final two years of a contract which allows him to pocket up to £130,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, he is eager to feature in the Champions League and is not entertaining the possibility of joining a side which cannot match his ambitions.
Richarlison is determined to build on his opening day exploits when Tottenham travel to Manchester City on Saturday, GMS sources understand, even though there has been speculation over his future and he is expected to be the subject of further interest as the transfer deadline looms.
Eze is not the only target that Spurs have missed out on as GMS sources recently revealed that the north Londoners were willing to pay £40million before James McAtee joined Nottingham Forest, but they are also toying with the idea of sanctioning departures before September 1.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 21/08/2025