A major rebuild continues at Tottenham Hotspur and there is a need to offload players deemed surplus to requirements.
It's been a busy summer for Roberto De Zerbi and the Lilywhites thus far, having broken their transfer record to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for £100 million. The Italian has been joined in North London by Mateus Fernandes, who arrived from West Ham United for £85 million.
At least one new attacker is expected to be signed ahead of the new season, and that could mean one or two big-name exits. After nearly suffering relegation last season, De Zerbi will want to ensure he has a squad that are ready to return to European qualification contention.
Tottenham: Richarlison Wants Premier League Stay
One player linked to an exit is Richarlison, who's garnering interest from "multiple clubs." A report from TEAMtalk claims that the Brazilian attacker has emerged as a target for Serie A giants Juventus.
Richarlison managed a respectable 11 goals in 32 league outings last season but De Zerbi doesn't plan for him to be leading the line moving forward. His future has been in doubt amid talk of the Lilywhites moving for either Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi or free agent Dusan Vlahovic.
Despite Juve's interest in the 29-year-old, he is reportedly keen on remaining in the Premier League after recently obtaining British citizenship. He has "embraced life in the United Kingdom completely" and therefore is building for a future in England.
The report claims that Richarlison remains an important member of De Zerbi's squad. He's expected to continue providing depth in attack unless the club swoop for a new striker.
Richarlison joined Spurs from Everton in the summer of 2022 for £60m and he has fared reasonably well. He helped his side win the Europa League last year and has come to the fore in crucial moments.
Richarlison Still Has Much to Offer
Tottenham's stance is that they are open to a sale if the price is right but won't part ways until a replacement is signed. That doesn't mean they will look to offload Dominic Solanke, as the English striker is reportedly expected to be retained.
Richarlison, who earns £90,000 per week, is a divisive player but offers versatility and much-needed depth in the attacking department. It appears he's prepared to settle for a backup role, and that might suit De Zerbi given his effectiveness from the bench.
Spurs have a pre-season to prepare for a campaign without European football, and that means all the focus is on finishing in the top four or five. Players such as the Brazilian can prove to be key throughout the course of a season, especially when injuries take hold.