Tottenham Hotspur are now planning to sell Richarlison, in order to fund a move for an "incredible" £55m star, according to a report.
Richarlison struggling to make an impact at Spurs
The Brazilian's 2024-25 campaign was marred by a number of injury issues, which meant he only managed to make 15 appearances in the Premier League, during which time he provided four goals and one assist.
However, with Dominic Solanke often leading the line, the 28-year-old has found holding down a starting spot very difficult even when fit, often being utilised as a substitute last term, which indicates Spurs can afford to let him move on this summer.
That is exactly what Tottenham are planning to do, according to Football Insider's transfer correspondent, Pete O'Rourke, who said: "With Son staying, Dibling linked, and Richarlison likely to be moved on… there’s got to be some restructuring at Tottenham this summer.
"The domestic campaign was awful… the squad depth and quality has to be addressed and must improve."
The report also states that Spurs plan to sell Richarlison in order to fund a move for Southampton's Tyler Dibling, with the Saints looking to hold out for a fee of £55m for the forward, although the Lilywhites are hopeful a deal can be done for £40m - £45m.
Signing Dibling is said to align with the north Londoners' transfer strategy "perfectly", given that they plan on signing the best youngsters to give them first-team football immediately, in order to make an instant impact.
The Brazilian international's exit could be crucial when it comes to Spurs' ability to compete for the Southampton star's signature, however, given the money it would generate, and Richarlison has previously been linked with a return to Everton.
Dibling could be "incredible" signing for Tottenham
Southampton's 2024-25 campaign was one of the worst in Premier League history, collecting just 12 points across the entire season, but their 19-year-old winger still managed to make a name for himself.
Reporter Alfie House was left particularly enamoured with the youngster, lauding him as an "incredible" player back in November, and he went on to finish the season with four goals and three assists in all competitions.
The Englishman also drew praise from Match of the Day's Danny Murphy, who said: "It is the quality he has got - the belief in himself and the physical power. He just goes past people with ease. He has got a lovely left foot. He is very brave on the ball and his decision-making is good."
With Richarlison falling down the pecking order, it could make sense to cash-in on the forward to fund a move for Dibling this summer, given that he showed some very promising signs during his breakout season at Southampton.