Tottenham are considering offering Richarlison as part of the deal to bring in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace - and would then make a move for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
In a stunning development, Daily Mail Sport can reveal that Spurs are exploring a part-exchange involving Richarlison plus cash for Eze, who is valued at around £60million.
If that were to happen, Spurs boss Thomas Frank would want to be re-united with Wissa, who he signed for Brentford in 2021.
However, sources insist that Wissa has his heart set on a move to Newcastle, who made an improved offer of £35m plus £5m in add-ons on Wednesday.
This is set to be formally rejected.
We have been told there is a feeling that Brentford are delaying that move because they want to sell Wissa to Tottenham, given their relationship with Frank.
This has angered the 28-year-old and his camp, who have been waiting on a deal being agreed with Newcastle for more than three weeks.
Spurs would need to free up the attacking space to add Wissa, and that is why they are open to involving Richarlison in the Eze deal, despite him scoring twice the 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.
Arsenal are also said to retain an interest in Eze.