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Richarlison could still leave Tottenham Hotspur for a new club, with a move to Dubai emerging as a potential solution for the Brazilian, and the side in question offering him the chance to work with one of his much-admired former coaches, TEAMtalk understands.

Very few transfer windows remain open worldwide, but the UAE Pro League window stays open for another two weeks and does not close until September 28.

TEAMtalk can confirm that Shabab Al-Ahli, who contacted Richarlison’s camp several weeks ago to register their interest, remain keen on the Tottenham forward.

We understand one major factor could make a move to Dubai particularly attractive to Richarlison – the opportunity to work with Andre Jardine again.

Jardine was Brazil Under-23 head coach when he took charge of the Olympic squad at the Tokyo Games, with Richarlison becoming one of the stars of the tournament.

The Tottenham forward scored a hat-trick in Brazil’s opening game and finished as the competition’s leading scorer as Brazil went on to win gold in Japan.

TEAMtalk understands the opportunity to reunite with Jardine would appeal strongly to Richarlison, meaning a move to Dubai could now represent his final opportunity to secure regular football before January.

Richarlison has endured a hugely frustrating summer after being left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad, following his decision to reject a return to former club Everton.

A proposed move to big-spending Turkish side Trabzonspor also collapsed before Richarlison subsequently turned down the chance to return to Brazil with Vasco da Gama.

Vasco had agreed a deal with Tottenham, but Richarlison wanted a short-term arrangement, and that was not possible given the Brazilian club were prepared to pay around £15million for his services.

TEAMtalk exclusively revealed last week that Richarlison’s camp are also exploring potential legal avenues over his situation, with the release of fellow Brazil international Renan Lodi from Al-Hilal being viewed as a possible precedent.

Lodi was released after being left out of Al-Hilal’s squad, and Richarlison’s camp believe there could be grounds to explore a similar route with Tottenham, although that process remains ongoing…

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Spurs do not believe the legal avenue has any grounds and indeed point out they have a potential option on the player that could see him tied to them until 2028.

A move to Dubai, however, could provide an alternative solution.

We are told intermediaries are working on a potential deal with Shabab Al-Ahli, with discussions likely to focus on the structure of any agreement.

One possibility would be a short-term contract, while another could involve a release clause allowing Richarlison to leave in January should the right opportunity arise.

Much will depend on the terms Tottenham demands, with TEAMtalk previously revealing that Spurs are far from impressed with Richarlison’s handling of the situation.

That frustration was underlined by head coach Roberto De Zerbi on Monday when he confirmed that the Brazilian would not be considered for this week’s Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool, despite being eligible to feature.

“Richarlison, you already know everything; nothing has changed for the Carabao Cup or Premier League. The situation is the same,” De Zerbi told reporters.

“I said [in] the last press conference, I know what happened in the last 45 days. It’s not right, if I explain. It’s not my behaviour.

“It is the relationship, and the problem is with the player and the club. I spoke with him many times to convince him to stay, and he didn’t want to.

“I can’t go every day to pray for him to stay.”

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Richarlison responded to De Zerbi’s comments on X with a crying emoji, adding another layer to the increasingly strained situation between the player and Tottenham.

With the UAE window remaining open until September 28, Shabab Al-Ahli now provide Richarlison with a potential escape route.

The prospect of working with Jardine again could prove decisive, while a suitably structured deal could also give the Brazilian the flexibility he wants over his longer-term future.

For Tottenham, meanwhile, a move to Dubai would offer the opportunity to finally resolve a situation that has become increasingly difficult, rather than having Richarlison remain on the sidelines until the January window.

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has reached a decision on whether or not he will turn to Richarlison in the club’s Carabao Cup tie third-round tie against Liverpool on Tuesday evening, while also revealing an injury to another key starter.

Spurs switch their focus to cup action on Merseyside after their winless start to the new Premier League campaign, where they also remain without a goal through four games.

After hammering Charlton 5-0 in the second round, Tottenham will be looking to find some confidence at Anfield ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime visit of Aston Villa in the league.

De Zerbi has already hinted at rotating his squad on Tuesday, and fitness issues are sure to force the Italian’s hand as well.

Despite that, De Zerbi insists that Richarlison will not be involved against Andoni Iraola’s men.

The Brazilian was left out of the club’s Premier League squad after the summer transfer window closed, while he has since seen proposed moves to Turkey and Brazil fall through.

While Richarlison was sat watching from the stands as Spurs drew 0-0 with his old club Everton on Saturday, he remains eligible to play in the Carabao Cup.

However, De Zerbi has confirmed he will not be turning to the striker, telling football.london: “Richarlison, you already know everything, so nothing changes with the Carabao Cup or Premier League. (So Richarlison will not be involved even though he can play?) No.

“I said last press conference. I know what happened in the last 45 days. It is not right if I explained. It is not my behaviour, the relationship.

“The problem is between the player and the club. I stay within the club. It is coach and club together. At the start of this season I spoke to him many times to convince him to stay and he did not want to.

“I cannot go every day to pray for him to stay.”

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De Zerbi reveals Tonali injury

Meanwhile, De Zerbi also confirmed that Sandro Tonali will miss the game at Anfield, having started all four league games since his £100million summer move from Newcastle United.

Tonali would have been expected to feature against Liverpool in the third round, but he is currently sidelined with a knock.

Speaking about his selection issues ahead on Tuesday’s contest, De Zerbi added: “Kulusevski not available, Pedro still not available.

“Udogie yes. No Sandro Tonali, he felt a knock.”

Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly set to unleash a Tottenham Hotspur midfield talent who has been in sensational form for the club’s Under-21s this season against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, while there is even talk of the Italian turning to wantaway frontman Richarlison at Anfield.

Spurs head to Merseyside on Tuesday evening looking to secure their place in the fourth round of the competition, with the five goals they netted against Charlton last time out the only times they have managed to find the back of the net so far this campaign.

Indeed, the winless start in the Premier League after four games is already fuelling speculation that the pressure is ramping up on De Zerbi’s job prospects – despite trusted journalist David Ornstein revealing is not under pressure as things currently stand.

De Zerbi has already admitted that he will change things up at Liverpool, given that he continues to make excuses about the ‘physical condition’ of his side still not being right.

Indeed, speaking after Saturday’s goalless draw with Everton, the Tottenham chief admitted: “Now we play Tuesday in Liverpool and we play with all other players, but it will be a very important match for us.”

That will likely mean starts for the likes of Martin Dubravka in goal, Marcos Senesi, Tosin Adarabioyo and Ben Davies in defence, Lucas Bergvall and Conor Gallagher in midfield and Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus in attack.

De Zerbi is unlikely to risk James Maddison from the start, given he remains the club’s only genuine No.10 available for selection and has only just returned from a slight shoulder fracture, while Omar Marmoush will probably line up as the No.9 after starting on the left wing at the weekend.

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De Zerbi turns to Tyrese Hall as shock Richarlison return mooted

One player being tipped to start in the middle of the park at Anfield is highly-rated teenage midfielder Tyrese Hall, who has been in outstanding form in Premier League 2 so far this season.

The 19-year-old has scored three times and also picked up three assists in the first three outings for the club’s Under-21s so far this term.

Indeed, in Friday’s clash 3-1 win over Derby County, Hall completed 88 per cent of his passes and also created seven chances for his teammates, as per Fotmob.

Whether De Zerbi opts to start Hall in a high-profile cup clash remains to be seen, but he is expected to feature at some point in the contest.

Meanwhile, the game at Anfield has thrown up another interesting sub-plot, in that Richarlison is available for the contest.

The Brazilian was sat watching the game against his old club Everton from the stands, after a falling out with De Zerbi saw him left out of the club’s Premier League squad for the 2026/27 season.

Richarlison has since failed to secure moves to Turkey and Brazil, although the option of a switch to the Saudi Pro League remains open.

As to whether De Zerbi remains open to selecting a player he no longer wants in his Premier League squad for cup action, it would appear highly unlikely given his previous comments on Richarlison’s future.

Four players who will definitely not feature on Merseyside, however, are Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Mykhailo Mudryk, as they continue their injury recoveries.

Respected reporter David Ornstein has revealed Tottenham Hotspur’s current verdict on sacking Roberto De Zerbi following their winless start.

De Zerbi, who was drafted in to save Tottenham from relegation last season, has been backed more than any other Spurs manager this summer, but they are showing little sign of progress.

After Tottenham secured survival on the final day of the 2026/27 campaign, the north London side invested over £300m on signings in the summer to strengthen across the pitch. Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes, Omar Marmoush, Savio and Jan Paul van Hecke were among their big-money additions.

Despite this, Tottenham currently sit just above the relegation zone with two points from their four games, and they are still yet to score a Premier League goal this season.

Tottenham are reportedly ruling out ‘knee-jerk reactions’ regarding De Zerbi’s future, but pressure is already mounting on the head coach and he is already making bizarre statements to the press to divert attention from his struggling side.

When asked “what’s going on at Spurs” on USA Sports, Ornstein said: “It feels like it’s history repeating itself. We’ve just passed the one-year anniversary of Daniel Levy leaving the club after 25 years at the helm and that saw the Lewis family almost reclaim control.

“You could ask what they were doing as ultimate owners in that period – but it set off the most remarkable overhaul we’ve seen in probably modern Premier League history. Where they came along with big promises for more wins, more regularly, huge spending.

“And they’ve certainly embarked upon that. Of course the managerial upheaval at the club led them to Roberto De Zerbi and they went all in on him. A five-year contract, no clause in the event of relegation to depart and a massive salary.

“He’s paid among the very biggest managers in the Premier League and European football. They got going in the market in remarkable fashion, in terms of numbers, in terms of transfer fees, in terms of salaries, which Tottenham had been so spendthrift on in the past.

“At the heart of it was Vinai Venkatesham, the chief executive, Johan Lange, the sporting director. They brought in a director of football operations from Manchester City in Rafael Moersen and also tried to get the former Borussia Dortmund executive Sebastian Kehl to help. That deal fell through but really at the heart of it all has been Roberto De Zerbi.”

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Regarding De Zerbi’s future, Ornstein has stated that that is not “on the agenda for now”, but he has warned the head coach that there is “very little patience” at the club.

“They’ve given him power in a way that no Tottenham Hotspur manager has seen before and they rebuilt the defence, the midfield, the attack. It’s a team that looks so different in personnel but at the moment not in results,” Ornstein continued.

“Now it’s going to be a really interesting period ahead based on what they are going to do in the next windows because Peter Charrington, the non-executive chairman, has said it will take multiple transfer windows to get to where they want to be.

“As you said at the top, there’s very little patience, they are asking for time and Roberto De Zerbi will be judged ultimately as the man on the touchline.

“It would be very expensive if they were to part with him but I don’t think that’s on the agenda for now. I think it’s all about him getting results on the pitch and extracting maximum performances after the best part of £400m was spent. Now it’s time to deliver.”

Bayern Munich remain fully confident that Harry Kane will put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, with the German champions increasingly viewing the deal as a matter of when rather than if, TEAMtalk understands.

Bayern have been in talks with Kane for much of the year, but negotiations accelerated significantly over the summer as the club sought to secure the England captain’s future.

The 33-year-old is currently out of contract on July 1, 2027, making a resolution increasingly important for Bayern. Sources at the club remain confident an agreement will be reached, but there is also an acceptance that they want the situation settled before the New Year – and ideally well before then.

Indeed, TEAMtalk understands Bayern would ideally like Kane to finalise his new contract during the forthcoming international break, having previously hoped to get the matter resolved during the summer.

However, Kane’s camp continued to assess the wider picture while talks with Bayern progressed, with the striker’s representatives keen to understand what other options could potentially be available to him.

One of those avenues came from Saudi Arabia. We exclusively revealed that Al-Hilal made Kane their number one target. Talks took place between the Saudi club and Kane’s camp, including his brother and agent Charlie Kane.

A move was never viewed as particularly likely, but the interest demonstrated that Kane would have alternatives should he decide against extending his stay in Munich.

Al-Hilal ultimately turned their attention elsewhere and pursued Ollie Watkins instead, but Bayern were aware of the situation and the fact that Kane had other options on the table.

Should Kane ultimately decide not to sign a new Bayern contract, there would also be opportunities for him to return to England…

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TEAMtalk understands former club Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United would both be more than happy to explore a route to bring the prolific striker back to the Premier League.

However, one option Kane could seriously consider is a move to Spain.

Real Madrid have long admired the England international, but with Kylian Mbappe now established at the Bernabeu, Barcelona could represent the more realistic route for Kane should he leave Bayern.

Barcelona are expected to be in the market for a new No.9 in 2027, and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is their number one target, but after that saga dragged on all summer, it has made a move for the Argentine far from easy, even in the future.

However, Kane is understood to be a player they would be very open to considering, particularly if he were available as a free agent.

That possibility would make Kane an especially attractive proposition for Barcelona, given his proven record at the highest level and the prospect of signing one of Europe’s leading strikers without a transfer fee.

For now, though, Bayern remain relaxed about the situation despite the ticking clock surrounding Kane’s contract.

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TEAMtalk understands the Bundesliga giants believe their relationship with the striker remains strong and that Kane is committed to the project in Munich. That commitment was underlined again at the weekend when the 33-year-old reached 100 Bundesliga goals with his strike in Bayern’s 2-1 win at Elversberg.

Bayern, for their part, continue to work towards an agreement and remain convinced that Kane will ultimately commit his future to the club.

While the England captain has made sure all his options remain open, the firm belief within Bayern is that it is simply a question of when Kane signs his new long-term deal, rather than if.

Kane now has 150 goals and 34 assists in 153 appearances for Bayern – a G/A every 0.83 outings in their colours.

New Brazil call-up Arthur Dias is already attracting significant interest from a host of Premier League clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur among those to have monitored the highly-rated teenager, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Dias, 19, received his maiden senior Brazil call-up after Carlo Ancelotti named his squad for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India, marking another major step in the development of one of South America’s most highly-rated young defenders.

The left-footed centre-back has been on Tottenham’s radar for some time, with Spurs among the clubs to have followed his progress closely.

Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Brentford are also understood to have monitored the teenager as his reputation continues to grow in Brazil.

Dias has been a first-team regular for Athletico Paranaense since 2025 and has already clocked up nearly 50 senior appearances for the club despite still being a teenager.

That level of first-team experience has made him an increasingly attractive proposition to European clubs, with his ability to operate comfortably from the left side of defence adding to his appeal.

We understand Athletico are prepared to look at a new contract for Dias, with his current deal running until 2028. However, his Brazil call-up represents another significant stage in his development and is a clear indication that the defender is entering a new level of his career.

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Dias’ rise has been particularly impressive given his age, with Athletico having trusted him with senior football well before many players of his generation would normally be expected to make the step up.

Tottenham’s interest is therefore not based simply on potential, with Dias already demonstrating that he can handle regular first-team football at a high level.

His performances have ensured that interest is spreading, with Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Brentford among the Premier League clubs continuing to monitor his progress.

However, we can also reveal that interest is emerging from elsewhere in Europe, with clubs in Spain, Italy, Germany and Portugal all keeping tabs on the teenager.

We are informed that RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Como, Atalanta, Atletico Madrid and Benfica are among the growing list of clubs tracking Dias, underlining the level of attention now surrounding the Athletico defender.

Dias now has the opportunity to work with Ancelotti and train alongside some of Brazil’s established senior stars, something that is only likely to increase his profile across Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lining up a move for a highly-rated Bundesliga striker to give Roberto De Zerbi a different dimension to his forward line in the January transfer window.

The big-spending north London outfit have made a woeful start to the new campaign, failing to win or score in their opening four Premier League games, leaving them sitting 17th in the table.

Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Everton made it back-to-back draws for Tottenham, who spent over £300million on De Zerbi’s side after only escaping relegation to the Championship on the final day of last season.

While much of the club’s transfer business came on revamping the defence and midfield, it was only very late in the window that Savio, Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk were added to bring in some quality in the final third.

After four games, it’s very clear that the forward line is not clicking, while Chelsea loanee Mudryk is already out for a number of weeks after suffering an ankle injury in training.

Add in the fact that Richarlison has also been left out of the Premier League squad and it’s clear that adding another No.9 will be the main focus of attention come January, if the goalscoring issues persist.

To that end, a fresh report from Germany claims that Spurs are ready to step up their interest in SC Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, who was on their radar towards the end of the summer window.

Matanovic has emerged as one of the most impressive attacking players in Germany this season, registering six goals and two assists in only six appearances.

And a report from German outlet FussballNews claims that his performances have ‘attracted growing attention from England’, with both Tottenham and Manchester United ‘monitoring the 23-year-old’s physical profile and ability to lead the line’.

The 6ft 4in forward joined Freiburg from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2025 for a bargain €7m and has since established himself as a real force in Germany and was in Croatia’s World Cup squad.

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Matanovic offers a different profile to De Zerbi’s current striking options and would offer a more physical box presence for the Italian, compared to Dominic Solanke and the pacy Marmoush.

However, Tottenham are facing the prospect of a battle with Man Utd for the player’s signature, with FussballNews claiming that Old Trafford scouts view him as a player capable of competing with Benjamin Sesko for the No.9 spot.

While the arrival of Marmoush has strengthened Spurs’ attacking options, and Solanke has at least started the season on the pitch rather than the sidelines, Matanovic would offer De Zerbi a different threat in the forward line.

In terms of how much the Croatian could cost in the winter window, Freiburg are currently in no rush to sell and would reportedly demand in the region of €35-40m (£30-34m), if they were to consider cashing in on a player whose current market value is €22m (£19m).

It’s also reported that, at this stage, there have been no formal offers made and that Tottenham scouts will continue to monitor Matanovic’s progress throughout the first half of the season.

The decision by Lucas Bergvall to extend his contract at Tottenham Hotspur represents a surprising turn of events, according to Fabrizio Romano, and with the journalist revealing the transfer to one of two Premier League rivals that the Swedish star could have made this summer.

The Stockholm-born star appeared to be done at Spurs this summer when the club invested heavily in the signings of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who both signed for Roberto De Zerbi’s side for packages that could ultimately fetch as much as a combined £185m (€216m, $251m).

Having moved to north London in a £8.5m deal from Djurgarden in February 2024, the 20-year-old has racked up 80 appearances for the club, earning a reputation as one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League.

However, his immediate reaction to the double midfield signing this summer was to request a move away, and with Spurs reluctantly showing a willingness to listen to offers for the 14-cap Sweden star.

Ultimately, though, nothing was agreed, with their hefty £50m price tag deterring his suitors.

And the saga took a new twist on Friday when it was announced that Bergvall has now signed an extension to his deal at Spurs that had initially been set to expire in July 2029.

Explaining his surprise at the news, Romano told his YouTube channel: “Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur. That’s a very surprising one, probably. If you had asked me in June, I probably would not have predicted this.

“Why? Because Lucas Bergvall’s initial idea was to leave Tottenham in this summer transfer window, and not because he’s not happy at Tottenham. I’m also told that Lucas Bergvall is a big fan of how Roberto De Zerbi wants to play football, so the connection is very good with everyone.

“He just had a feeling that after signing Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and with Tottenham having no European football, he was not going to play football, basically. So he wanted to go and play.

“He had several possibilities. One was from Nottingham Forest, another was from a club abroad.

“There were also some calls from Chelsea on Deadline Day to understand the situation of the player, although they never sent a bid. So there was a lot of interest around Lucas Bergvall…”

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Romano continued: “But the decision made by Tottenham Hotspur, in a very clear way with the player and his camp during the summer transfer window, was: despite this desire from Lucas, stay with us, continue with us. We will give you a contract because we believe in you.

“Tottenham didn’t want to lose the player. Now they have reached an agreement on a new contract, with an improved salary for Lucas Bergvall, who is going to be part of Tottenham’s future.”

Meanwhile, De Zerbi has also welcomed the news of Bergvall’s extension and reckons the player will play a huge role in the club’s future.

“Every day in training you can see Lucas’ desire to learn, improve and push himself to the highest level. Lucas is brave, he wants responsibility and has the personality to play in big moments,” the Italian told the club’s media.

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“He also understands that development is a process, and he has shown a fantastic attitude towards working on the areas of his game where he can become even better. I believe his best football is still ahead of him, and we want to give Lucas the platform to reach his full potential.”

Despite a shaky start to the season, Bergvall can also see the promise in what Spurs and De Zerbi are trying to achieve.

“I think we’re building something great here,” Bergvall said.

“It’s an exciting time for the club, and that’s why I’m happy to extend my contract. I’m always trying to achieve as much as possible, to be the best version of myself both on and off the pitch, and I know this is the right place to do that.

“Personally, my goal is to produce more for the team – performances, goals and assists – to help as much as I can. I’m getting better every day in training, and I’m looking forward to what will be a really good season ahead.”

Tottenham Hotspur have been left frustrated by Richarlison’s refusal to accept a move to Vasco da Gama, with the Brazilian forward failing to agree terms on a short-term deal, and the club and player now in a hugely difficult spot, TEAMtalk understands.

Vasco had reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham over a deal worth around € 20 million (£17m, $23m) for the 29-year-old, who is no longer part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans going forward.

That was underlined by Tottenham’s decision to leave Richarlison out of their Premier League squad, meaning he cannot play for the club in the competition until January at the earliest.

However, the proposed move to Vasco has now collapsed after Richarlison refused to accept the contract terms being offered to him, leaving Tottenham increasingly unhappy with the situation.

As TEAMtalk revealed on Friday, Richarlison wanted to return to Brazil but was only prepared to sign a short-term contract with Vasco until January. That would have allowed him to reassess his future during the winter transfer window.

Vasco, though, were not prepared to accept those terms. Despite being willing to commit around €20million to the transfer, the Brazilian club insisted that Richarlison sign a contract of at least 18 months.

The striker said no, meaning the Brazilian transfer deadline passed without an agreement being reached.

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He rejected the opportunity to return to former club Everton earlier in the summer, before a proposed deadline-day move to big-spending Turkish side Trabzonspor also collapsed.

TEAMtalk revealed on Friday that Richarlison’s camp are now exploring legal avenues to try to bring an end to the remaining 10 months of his Tottenham contract.

Richarlison believes his workers’ rights are being denied by his current situation, and his camp have looked closely at the case of fellow Brazilian Renan Lodi, who was able to cancel his contract with Al-Hilal last year after being left out of their squad.

Tottenham, however, have shown no indication that they are prepared to release Richarlison from his contract.

Spurs maintain that they have an option to extend his current deal, meaning the forward could potentially remain tied to the club until 2028. From Tottenham’s perspective, that option could allow them to retain control over his registration and protect their position should his circumstances change.

It remains to be seen whether Vasco’s collapse will cause Spurs to soften that stance, particularly given that the player has now rejected another opportunity to leave the club.

January move possible for Richarlison

All that aside, TEAMtalk understands Richarlison’s camp already have an offer on the table for him to move in January, understood to be from Saudi Arabia with one Pro League club believed to be ready to pursue the forward.

A release from Tottenham would make that situation considerably easier to navigate, but as things stand, Spurs remain in control of Richarlison’s future unless the player’s legal efforts to get out of his contract prove successful.

The latest development has only increased the frustration inside Tottenham.

TEAMtalk is told that some members of the Spurs hierarchy were already unhappy when Richarlison rejected the chance to return to Everton, while the failure to complete the Vasco move has now left some figures at the club ‘hugely frustrated’.

Richarlison’s refusal to accept the proposed contract has left Spurs facing another period of uncertainty over a player they had hoped to move on.

With the windows closed in Turkey, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, it now appears that Richarlison will be sidelined until January and left kicking his heels playing for their Under-21s and, in effect, waiting in frustration for over three months as he waits for the next window to open for business.