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Brazilian forward Richarlison is pushing Tottenham to sanction a move to Turkey's Trabzonspor.

Trabzonspor are struggling for results. They crashed 4-0 to Hungary's Ferencvaros in the second leg of the Europa League qualifiers and have dropped five points in the opening three rounds of the Turkish league.

Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu wrote on his X account: "Richarlison has reached a verbal agreement with Trabzonspor."

He added: "The Brazilian player wants to move to Trabzonspor, and is putting pressure on his English club to accept the offer submitted by the Turkish club."

Meanwhile, "The Athletic" report that the 29-year-old faces an uncertain future in north London after a proposed return to Everton fell through.

Trabzonspor themselves failed with an approach for Richarlison over the past 24 hours.

Whether they come back with a second bid remains to be seen.

The transfer deadline in England has passed, but Turkish clubs can still do business until next Friday.

Should the move go through, Richarlison would line up alongside Egypt's Mohamed Salah, who joined the Turkish side after his legendary spell at Liverpool.

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Sarr wasted no time in making his feelings known about his dream move to Turin. The 23-year-old midfielder originally joined Tottenham in the summer of 2021 before returning to Metz on a season-long loan for the 2021-22 campaign. Having gone on to make 141 appearances across all competitions for Spurs - registering 11 goals and 11 assists - he completed his shift to the Allianz Stadium and spoke passionately about the history of his new surroundings and the legendary figures who have previously donned the famous black and white stripes.

Speaking to the club's official website during his first interview, Sarr said: 'My first impression is that Juventus is a huge club with a history of great players like Zidane, Paul Pogba, and Platini. This club means a lot to me. It's a great club, and I'm very happy to be here. I'm really excited about getting stuck into this new challenge at Juventus.'

When pressed on which specific former Juventus star he looks up to as a blueprint for his own career, Sarr was definitive in his choice. The Senegal international has long been compared to some of the game's modern midfield greats, but he sees one particular Frenchman as the gold standard for success in Turin.

When asked to name a role model among former Juventus stars, Sarr had a clear answer: 'If I had to name a Juventus role model, I'd say Paul Pogba.' The choice is fitting given Sarr's own physical profile and technical versatility. Pogba enjoyed a stellar spell in Turin, making 190 appearances, scoring 34 goals, and lifting four Serie A titles. However, his second stint with the Bianconeri came to an abrupt end when his contract was terminated in November 2024 following a four-year doping ban, which was subsequently reduced to 18 months on appeal.

Juventus turned their attention to Sarr after a move for Franck Kessie failed to materialise. While Kessie was available as a free agent, the Bianconeri hierarchy decided that the former Metz man offered the specific attributes needed to modernise their midfield.

Describing his personal attributes, the Tottenham loanee explained: 'I'm a player who likes to get up and down both ends of the field. I can score goals, build the team's play and defend as well. I try to protect the team and help them play well too. That's how I'd describe my game. My aim is to settle into the team's way of playing because Juventus are a top club. A club with a great history, the most successful club in Italy. I'm delighted to be a part of all that this year. We'll try to focus on one match at a time, win as many as we can, and we'll see where it takes us.'

The financial details of the deal reflect a calculated gamble by the Juventus directors. The club has paid an initial fee of €2.5m for the one-season loan, but they hold a significant option to make the move permanent for €27.5m. This fee would be payable over three financial years.

On the pitch, Juventus have made an impressive start to the new campaign, securing back-to-back victories in their opening two Serie A matches. The Bianconeri now face a crucial early-season test this Sunday when they lock horns with rivals AC Milan in a highly anticipated showdown.

Tottenham Hotspur have embarked on a record-breaking summer of recruitment, shelling out approximately £320m to overhaul a squad that narrowly avoided the drop last season. Under the guidance of De Zerbi, the club has aggressively pursued top-tier talent, breaking their internal transfer record twice to secure the services of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali for a combined £185m.

Beyond the marquee midfield arrivals, Spurs also raided Manchester City for Savio and Omar Marmoush in a deal worth up to £145m, while securing Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk on a deadline day loan that includes a £75m option to buy.

Football financial expert Stefan Borson highlighted the scale of this commitment, stating to talkSPORT: "They have spent very big. I think you would have not imagined a spend level of £300m just up front. That's not even excluding add-ons. I think around £300m and a bit more probably."

The financial pressure on Tottenham is exacerbated by their current absence from European competition, which significantly impacts their bottom line. Without the lucrative television and gate receipts associated with the Champions League or Europa League, Borson estimates that the club is operating with a massive deficit compared to previous years.

He noted: "They've spent very heavily and obviously they're probably broadly £100m down on revenue for this current season versus last season because they have no European football." This shortfall makes the increased expenditure on player salaries a high-stakes gamble for the hierarchy.

Borson explained that the club has effectively built a Champions League cost base without the guaranteed income to support it. He added: "And they're okay for probably one season. So if they didn't qualify this season they're probably okay. But they're going to start to come up against the tests if they don't get Champions League football."

Ironically, the very success Tottenham craves - a return to European football - could trigger a formal breach of UEFA’s stringent regulations. While Premier League teams must adhere to the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) limit of 85 per cent of revenue, UEFA requires those competing in its tournaments to keep costs below 70 per cent.

Furthermore, UEFA’s Football Earnings Rule (FER) dictates that clubs cannot exceed an aggregate loss of €60m over a three-year monitoring period. Given the massive outlay during the recent window, Spurs are already walking a thin line regarding these specific continental benchmarks.

Discussing the potential impact, Borson stated: "I think one year out is probably manageable. They'll breach the Football Earnings test if they qualify for European football. Either way, whatever happens now they're already over that. On a three year basis you only have a maximum hit of €60m."

To mitigate the risk of a breach, Tottenham may be forced to look toward significant player departures in the coming windows. Unless the club can generate substantial profits through sales, the current trajectory suggests a clash with FER is inevitable.

Borson expressed skepticism about the club's ability to balance the books quickly, saying: "So unless they somehow manage to sell some players at the end of the season for big profits - which I don't think is likely - they're likely to be in immediate breach of the football earnings rule."

Tottenham Hotspur have embarked on a record-breaking summer of recruitment, shelling out approximately £320m to overhaul a squad that narrowly avoided the drop last season. Under the guidance of De Zerbi, the club has aggressively pursued top-tier talent, breaking their internal transfer record twice to secure the services of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali for a combined £185m.

Beyond the marquee midfield arrivals, Spurs also raided Manchester City for Savio and Omar Marmoush in a deal worth up to £145m, while securing Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk on a deadline day loan that includes a £75m option to buy.

Football financial expert Stefan Borson highlighted the scale of this commitment, stating to talkSPORT: "They have spent very big. I think you would have not imagined a spend level of £300m just up front. That's not even excluding add-ons. I think around £300m and a bit more probably."

The financial pressure on Tottenham is exacerbated by their current absence from European competition, which significantly impacts their bottom line. Without the lucrative television and gate receipts associated with the Champions League or Europa League, Borson estimates that the club is operating with a massive deficit compared to previous years.

He noted: "They've spent very heavily and obviously they're probably broadly £100m down on revenue for this current season versus last season because they have no European football." This shortfall makes the increased expenditure on player salaries a high-stakes gamble for the hierarchy.

Borson explained that the club has effectively built a Champions League cost base without the guaranteed income to support it. He added: "And they're okay for probably one season. So if they didn't qualify this season they're probably okay. But they're going to start to come up against the tests if they don't get Champions League football."

Ironically, the very success Tottenham craves - a return to European football - could trigger a formal breach of UEFA’s stringent regulations. While Premier League teams must adhere to the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) limit of 85 per cent of revenue, UEFA requires those competing in its tournaments to keep costs below 70 per cent.

Furthermore, UEFA’s Football Earnings Rule (FER) dictates that clubs cannot exceed an aggregate loss of €60m over a three-year monitoring period. Given the massive outlay during the recent window, Spurs are already walking a thin line regarding these specific continental benchmarks.

Discussing the potential impact, Borson stated: "I think one year out is probably manageable. They'll breach the Football Earnings test if they qualify for European football. Either way, whatever happens now they're already over that. On a three year basis you only have a maximum hit of €60m."

To mitigate the risk of a breach, Tottenham may be forced to look toward significant player departures in the coming windows. Unless the club can generate substantial profits through sales, the current trajectory suggests a clash with FER is inevitable.

Borson expressed skepticism about the club's ability to balance the books quickly, saying: "So unless they somehow manage to sell some players at the end of the season for big profits - which I don't think is likely - they're likely to be in immediate breach of the football earnings rule."

Trabzonspor saw a swift 24-hour bid for Richarlison turned down, according to The Athletic. The Black Sea Storm are eager to bolster their ranks with another marquee name following Mohamed Salah's blockbuster arrival from Liverpool earlier this summer, capitalizing on the Turkish transfer window remaining open until Friday, September 4, well after the English deadline has passed.

It remains uncertain whether the Super Lig outfit will launch a secondary bid for the 29-year-old before Friday's deadline. Any prospective deal comes amidst internal flux at Trabzonspor, who are currently searching for stability after parting company with head coach Fatih Tekke.

Richarlison finds himself at a crossroads at Tottenham, having already expressed a desire to seek a new challenge during a hectic summer window. The arrival of manager Roberto De Zerbi has reshaped Spurs' frontline, with Omar Marmoush's loan move from Manchester City sliding the Brazilian further down the North London hierarchy.

With just 12 months left on his current deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the forward faces a pivotal moment. While consistent starts have been hard to come by this season, he remains a vital asset on paper, having finished as the club's leading Premier League marksman last term with 11 goals.

A fairytale return to Merseyside ultimately fell through after Richarlison rejected the personal terms put forward by Everton. Following the breakdown of negotiations, the Brazilian international took to social media with a cryptic and fiery statement, underlining his absolute intent to dictate his own destiny after a period dictated by external pressures.

Writing on Instagram, Richarlison asserted: 'After everything I've been through in the last few years, I've decided that never again will anyone decide my future for me. I went through a lot of bad things, and almost all of them happened because decisions were made by other people. Pressure, threats, retaliation - none of that scares me. I've been through far worse, believe me.'

Richarlison joined Tottenham Hotspur from Everton in the summer of 2022. Since his move to North London, the Brazilian forward has made 134 appearances across all competitions, registering 32 goals and providing 15 assists.

The 29-year-old made his sole appearance of the current campaign during Spurs' 3-0 defeat to Brentford. However, he was left out of the matchday squad entirely for the following fixture, watching from the sidelines as Tottenham suffered a 2-0 loss against Newcastle United.

Reacting to the transfer, Mudryk expressed his delight at linking up with his former manager. "It's a great feeling," he told Tottenham's official website. "I can't wait to start training and playing for the club, and I'm so excited to be reunited with Roberto De Zerbi.

"I'm a player who brings speed and creativity, and I want to help in both the offensive and defensive areas. I want to make the fans excited. I can see it's a strong squad here with good players, and I'm looking forward to sharing a pitch and special moments with them."

De Zerbi, who coached Mudryk during the 2021-22 campaign at Shakhtar Donetsk, welcomed the reunion. "Having worked with Misha earlier in his career, I know exactly what he can bring to our team," De Zerbi stated. "He has the quality to change a game with his speed and ability in one-vs-one situations, and is an exciting, attacking talent. I will demand a lot from Misha and it is our job to help him find the best version of himself. If we do that then he can become a very important player for us. I am very happy he chose to come here, and I cannot wait to work with him again."

Defensive signing Tosin also expressed his enthusiasm: "I'm in an important part of my career and speaking to the head coach and knowing the type of football he wants to play, I think it's a very good fit. He wants the team to play with courage and that's something that I always look to do. I want to achieve the absolute best, to push this team and this club as much as possible to where we deserve to be. That's something that has to be done every single day, especially on the training pitch, and I will be bringing that mentality to the club."

City successfully hijacked Tottenham's bid to sign Ndiaye on the final day of the transfer window. The Etihad outfit agreed a £65m deal with Everton, comprising an initial £60m fee alongside £5m in potential add-ons, according to The Athletic.

Spurs had initially pivoted to the Senegal international after failing to land Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, a player who had also drawn interest from City. Ultimately, the Manchester club moved swiftly to secure Ndiaye's signature and reinforce their attacking ranks.

Speaking after finalising his move, the 26-year-old forward emphasised how simple it was to choose the Etihad outfit over other suitors. "It’s easy to make the decision about whether you want to be at Manchester City or not," Ndiaye stated. "You can see the recent history; you want to be part of that project."

He added that discussions with the club's hierarchy convinced him immediately. "They talked to me about where we could go, what we could achieve with me in the team, and I was interested from the beginning," he explained. "There was nothing else that I wanted other than joining Manchester City."

The new signing expressed his eagerness to begin this new chapter, highlighting his determination to succeed. "Obviously, you want to be part of this new project. I’ve seen recently what they’ve been doing, and I feel like I will fit right in it," he said. "I’m super excited to start. It’s an unbelievable moment. I’ve worked so hard to get to this point and I’m super excited and really grateful for this opportunity.”

Ndiaye's arrival capped off an extraordinary end to the window for Manchester City. Alongside the Everton forward, the club officially completed the £125m signing of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The monumental deal equals the British transfer record and reunites the Argentine with manager Enzo Maresca.

Meanwhile, Tottenham were forced to look for rapid reinforcements after missing out on both Gakpo and Ndiaye. The north London club quickly pivoted their focus back to Stamford Bridge, successfully finalising a loan deal for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk before the deadline to reunite the former Shakhtar Donetsk winger with Roberto De Zerbi.

City successfully hijacked Tottenham's bid to sign Ndiaye on the final day of the transfer window. The Etihad outfit agreed a £65m deal with Everton, comprising an initial £60m fee alongside £5m in potential add-ons, according to The Athletic.

Spurs had initially pivoted to the Senegal international after failing to land Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, a player who had also drawn interest from City. Ultimately, the Manchester club moved swiftly to secure Ndiaye's signature and reinforce their attacking ranks.

Speaking after finalising his move, the 26-year-old forward emphasised how simple it was to choose the Etihad outfit over other suitors. "It’s easy to make the decision about whether you want to be at Manchester City or not," Ndiaye stated. "You can see the recent history; you want to be part of that project."

He added that discussions with the club's hierarchy convinced him immediately. "They talked to me about where we could go, what we could achieve with me in the team, and I was interested from the beginning," he explained. "There was nothing else that I wanted other than joining Manchester City."

The new signing expressed his eagerness to begin this new chapter, highlighting his determination to succeed. "Obviously, you want to be part of this new project. I’ve seen recently what they’ve been doing, and I feel like I will fit right in it," he said. "I’m super excited to start. It’s an unbelievable moment. I’ve worked so hard to get to this point and I’m super excited and really grateful for this opportunity.”

Ndiaye's arrival capped off an extraordinary end to the window for Manchester City. Alongside the Everton forward, the club officially completed the £125m signing of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The monumental deal equals the British transfer record and reunites the Argentine with manager Enzo Maresca.

Meanwhile, Tottenham were forced to look for rapid reinforcements after missing out on both Gakpo and Ndiaye. The north London club quickly pivoted their focus back to Stamford Bridge, successfully finalising a loan deal for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk before the deadline to reunite the former Shakhtar Donetsk winger with Roberto De Zerbi.

Tottenham midfielder Pape Sarr has completed a loan move to Juventus in the closing days of the summer transfer window.

Spurs confirmed the deal on their official X account. The Italian club hold an option to buy that turns mandatory once certain conditions are met.

Fabrizio Romano put the total value at around £26 million. Sarr headed to Turin after making clear he wanted to leave in search of regular football.

Five years in north London are over for the Senegal international, who racked up more than 140 appearances for Tottenham.

The contract carries a conditional purchase. Juventus will pay around £1.7 million for the initial loan, with a buy clause worth £24 million written into the agreement.

That clause kicks in if Juventus qualify for the Champions League or the Europa League and Sarr features in at least 50% of the team's matches.

Tottenham could therefore bank around £26 million for the 23-year-old, whom they signed from Metz for £16.9 million in 2021.

His exit follows a slide down the midfield pecking order under Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs bolstered the position this summer, with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes joining Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall as options.

One of Chelsea's prominent players has edged closer to an official switch to Tottenham Hotspur in the current summer window.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on his account on the "X" network: "Breaking: Mykhailo Mudryk will move to Tottenham. Everything has been agreed, including the personal terms of the contract."

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Romano added: "Mudryk will join Tottenham on loan for a fee, and it is also understood that the agreement includes a clause allowing the player to be bought, but it is not obligatory."

He concluded: "The Ukrainian player will once again work under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi."