Tottenham Hotspur are expecting offers from Brazil and Saudi Arabia for one striker in the New Year.
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West Ham and Crystal Palace are two Premier League clubs who could do with attacking reinforcements come January and the two London sides could do worse than taking a punt on a struggling Tottenham Hotspur man.
The Hammers are set to part ways with the injury-plagued Niclas Fullkrug in the New Year and cannot rely solely on the services of 33-year-old Callum Wilson as their only out-and-out striker. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have the in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta but are perhaps too reliant on the Frenchman’s goals with Oliver Glasner making it clear that his squad lacks strength in depth to fight on both European and Premier League fronts.
The January window is a notoriously tricky period to secure deals but a knock on the door of Tottenham Hotspur could prove fruitful for the Eagles and Hammers. Thomas Frank is under pressure at Spurs and must work his squad into shape before the run-in.
Tottenham Hotspur could look to sell inconsistent striker
That could mean selling unwanted first team stars to fund new arrivals and Richarlison is one player who could be deemed surplus to requirements. The Brazilian has five goals in the Premier League this season but has blown hot and cold.
Richarlison is out of contract at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2027, which could prompt a sale in 2026 to avoid the £60 million man leaving for free. Football Insider report that offers from Brazil and Saudi Arabia are very likely come the end of the season.
West Ham and Crystal Palace could look to be proactive and beat interest from abroad with a January offer - either on a permanent move or a loan-to-buy. Spurs were reported to have put a £40 million price tag on the striker earlier this year.
West Ham and Crystal Palace could offer Richarlison fresh start
A move to the London Stadium or Selhurst Park could help Richarlison find his best form, which came in stints at Everton. The forward thrived at Goodison Park thanks to a passionate relationship with the fans and rose to the occasion to help the Toffees fight off relegation in 2022.
Richarlison plays with his heart on his sleeve and is at his best in an environment where he is the main man. The tempest that has hung over Tottenham Hotspur in recent seasons is not getting the best out of the forward.
During that Everton relegation battle, which came before a summer move to Spurs, Richarlison scored six vital goals from April. Speaking on leaving the club, he said: “It's very difficult to say goodbye to a place that has become my home; fans who welcomed as if I were one of them; and a club that treated me kindly and helped me develop my sense of community and empathy. Neither all the love I have is enough to thank you.”
The talisman needs to find that connection again and becoming wrapped up in either a relegation battle at West Ham or a Europa Conference League fight with Crystal Palace could offer the perfect opportunity for a player who knows how to put the ball in the back of a Premier League net.
In other news, Forget Glasner - Tottenham next manager should be Premier League boss who ended 56-year trophy drought.