Richarlison’s future at Tottenham has come under the microscope on several occasions in recent months.
The Brazilian was heavily linked with a move away from N17 during the summer transfer window, but ultimately stayed put at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Richarlison began the season in electric form for Tottenham, but his performances have since tailed off in recent weeks, showing signs of the familiar inconsistency that has plagued his time with the Lilywhites.
Talk of a potential departure has once again been on the rise of late, and it now appears as though a return to his homeland could be on the cards for Richarlison in January.
Flamengo in discussions over ‘values’ of Richarlison transfer
Richarlison was hotly tipped to depart Tottenham during the summer transfer window, with a return to Brazil among many potential options that emerged for the frontman.
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He survived the axe at Spurs on that occasion, but that has done little to dispel the idea of him leaving the club in January, especially since Thomas Frank has dropped him to the bench for league games in recent weeks.
Flamengo are now being linked with a move for the 28-year-old, who is understood to have already given the green light to a potential move to the Brazilian giants, according to journalist Fabricio Lopes, via Bolavip.
Richarlison has made it clear that he would be keen to take up their proposal if he ultimately decides to turn his back on Europe in the near future.
Flamengo “really want” to seal the striker’s arrival, but there are concerns regarding the “values” of a potential deal, with discussions currently being held to try and work out a structure for a possible agreement.
Tottenham have to sell Richarlison now if they want to recoup any money
Richarlison’s contract at Tottenham expires in the summer of 2027, which puts a fresh sense of urgency on any plans to move him out the door.
The Lilywhites paid a fee rising to £60million to sign him from Everton back in 2022, and with just over 18 months remaining on what will surely be his final contract in N17, time is running out for them if they want to recoup any of that cash.
A significant loss feels inevitable regardless of how and when they sell the striker, but the chances of them receiving a reasonable offer next summer are slim when clubs would only have to wait another year to get him for free.
With that in mind, January feels like the right time to part ways, and as a result, Tottenham should consider whatever sort of offer Flamengo are capable of making.
Richarlison has had countless chances to impress since he came to the club, and the time has come when Spurs cannot afford to persist with him for much longer.