Tottenham Hotspur are keen to add to their forward options this summer as they look to get back to competing at a high level, but some exits are also expected to take place.
Spurs have brought in six players so far, with Martin Dubravka bolstering their goalkeeper department, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke strengthening their defence, and Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali improving their midfield.
The forward department is the next to be targeted by club chiefs, with the likes of Savinho, Cody Gakpo and Pedro Neto all linked with a move to north London, while a striker is also expected to arrive.
Richarlison Could Leave Spurs
With new arrivals expected, the club will also need some players to depart in order to balance things out, and one player linked with a move is forward Richarlison.
The Brazilian has been at the club for four years and is now in the final year of his contract, which has sparked the interest of some clubs. Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that the 29-year-old has been keen on an exit at points this summer, although the Italian would prefer to keep him.
Some reports suggested that Spurs were looking for a fee in excess of £15m to let him leave, which was potentially preventing clubs from making their interest more concrete. However, it has now been confirmed that their asking price is very different.
Writing on his X account, agent and club insider Paul O'Keefe has revealed that the north London club are valuing the former Everton star at nearer to £40m to let him leave this summer.
Responding to a tweet from an aggregator account, he wrote:
"They've aggregated a reply where someone posted £15... Tottenham want nearer 40."
Richarlison More Likely to Stay Than Go
As it stands Tottenham's forward options for the number nine position are Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, and Mathys Tel if they need him. It's no surprise that they are keen on additions, and that would likely make it easier for Richarlison to move on.
But right now, a £40m asking price is hugely prohibitive considering the fact he is into the final 12 months of his contract in north London, and nobody would be looking to pay that much for someone his age and with his contract status.
Spurs may be doing it intentionally to keep him, with De Zerbi a fan, but it's more likely that they are just giving themselves a strong negotiating position to work down from to ensure they can maximise his value.