The Turkish Super Lig transfer window remains open until Friday and that could be of use to Tottenham if they decide to cash in on Brazilian attacker Richarlison following the collapse of his Everton move
Trabzonspor are reportedly showing late interest in Tottenham forward Richarlison. The Brazilian was omitted from Spurs' squad to face Newcastle last weekend because he has told Roberto De Zerbi on multiple occasions he would like to leave, according to the Italian.
After Richarlison attended the match - he sat near national team boss Carlo Ancelotti - a return to Everton was mooted and Tottenham seemingly reached a seperate agreement to sign Toffees attacker Iliman Ndiaye.
However, Richarlison is understood to have stalled and Ndiaye later signed for Manchester City after they failed to land Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo.
Richarlison, whose current Spurs contract expires in 2027 but Tottenham have a 12-month option, could still depart north London for Turkey or Saudi Arabia.
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The Turkish Super Lig window remains open until Friday while the Saudi Pro League deadline is on Sunday.
Now Trabzonspor, who have signed the likes of ex-Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Fabinho this summer, are said to be making a play for the Brazil international's services.
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, though football.london is yet to verify that information.
Tottenham made 10 summer signings and bolstered their forward line with the acquisitions of Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk, who arrived on loan from Chelsea on deadline day.
It's clear Richarlison will face another battle for minutes if he stays put, particularly after struggling in the club's opening 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brentford.
Speaking via his social media channels, Richarlison issued the following statement earlier this week: “I went through a lot of bad things during this time, and almost all of them happened because of decisions made by other people.
“Pressure, threats, retaliation—none of that scares me. I’ve been through worse… believe me!
“I have always made it clear, on every occasion, that my departure to another place would also have to be good for the club.
“If it wasn’t, I would never accept it… just like I didn’t accept it when everything here was falling apart and they needed me.
“I stayed and gave my life. So, I hope they treat my situation with the same respect that I have always had for Spurs and for all the people who worked with me during this period. Just don’t try to decide for me.”
He added that he would have been happy to return to Everton also, stating: “If Spurs and Everton reach an agreement, I will return to the club of my heart. My intention was indeed to go back to the place where I was very happy.
“But negotiations were being done the way other people wanted, and it won’t be that way anymore.
“Despite all this turmoil, I have a contract with Spurs and I will remain at the club’s disposal.”