Thomas Frank has given Richarlison a lifeline since arriving at Tottenham Hotspur but the Brazilian striker will know he's playing for his future.
Richarlison started the season as Frank's first-choice number nine, and there have been highs and lows during that period. He netted a stellar brace in a 3-0 win over Burnley in August but came out of form and was particularly poor in a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
The 28-year-old has been with Spurs since the summer of 2022, arriving from Everton in a £60 million deal. He has failed to live up to that price tag, and with just over a year left on his contract, he'll soon need to repay his manager's faith in him.
Richarlison in Spurs' Last Chance Saloon
Richarlison's future was uncertain in the summer after playing a bit-part role under Ange Postecoglou, although he did start and impress in the Europa League final win over Manchester United. He struggled with injury issues, but also a lack of form looked to have pushed him to the exit door.
A potential move to the Saudi Pro League was thought to be mulled over ahead of the transfer window, but he stayed put and was given a new lease of life by Frank. That was thanks in part to Dominic Solanke's lengthy spell on the sidelines and the English striker has returned to give Richarlison competition.
Randal Kolo Muani also joined Spurs from Paris Saint-Germain on loan in the summer, and the Frenchman had shone at Juventus in the second half of last season. He'll be another option for Frank once he returns from a muscle injury, which has seen him make just one appearance.
Richarlison could be on the move next year as he is being eyed by MLS side Orlando City, as per GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, who even revealed that talks between the player and club had taken place. He may well be preparing to be offloaded if he loses Frank's trust up top.
Frank confirmed in August that Richarlison was his lead frontman after an impressive performance in a 2-0 win against Manchester City. The Dane said, "Right now, he is my starting nine. He scored two fantastic goals. He had two top games."
That stance may change if the former Everton attacker doesn't show more consistency, with Solanke and Kolo Muani breathing down his neck. The North Londoners' decision-makers will be weighing up a potential sale next summer, as he'll have a year left on his £130,000-per-week contract.