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Richarlison releases extraordinary Tottenham transfer statement as Everton move collapses

Richarlison has been linked with a return to Everton this summer and the Brazilian has now released an angry statement.

Tottenham striker Richarlison has issued an extraordinary statement accusing those involved in a proposed transfer to Everton of souring negotiations. A deal will no longer take place and a secondary move taking Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye to Spurs has been plunged into doubt.

Ndiaye's switch is a separate arrangement but Manchester City have accelerated attempts to land the £60million forward, having been turned down by Liverpool for Cody Gakpo. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Richarlison wanted to leave the club on Sunday and said: " Richarlison, I don't know. He said too many times he wants to leave."

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The Brazilian took to social media on Sunday with the message: "I am the villain in many stories that are poorly told."

Reports emerged suggesting Richarlison had been unable to reach an agreement with his former club despite his fondness for the Toffees, and now the Brazil striker has issued a lengthier statement on Instagram, making it unequivocally clear that only he will determine what happens next in his career — though he does wish to return to Everton.

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"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," he said.

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"I've always made it clear, every time I had the chance, that leaving for another club would only happen if it was also good for the club. If it wasn't, I would never accept it... just like I didn't accept it when everything was going badly and they needed me. I stayed and gave everything. So I hope they treat my situation with the same respect I've always shown Spurs and everyone who worked with me during this period. Just don't try to decide for me."

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He subsequently added: "If they reach an agreement between Spurs and Everton, I will return to my beloved club. My intention was to go back to the place where I was very happy, yes, but the negotiations happened only in the way certain people wanted, and it will no longer be like that. Despite all this turmoil, I am under contract at Spurs and will remain at the club's disposal."

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Omar Marmoush will be dealt an immediate blow when his move from Manchester City to Tottenham is officially confirmed. The versatile forward is poised to leave the Etihad Stadium after less than two years at the club, having joined from Eintracht Frankfurt at the start of 2025. He will move to Tottenham in a deal worth around £60million and is expected to sign a five-year contract.

Marmoush will undergo a medical with the north Londoners on Thursday after financial terms were agreed earlier this week. He will become the second City player to join Spurs in quick succession after Savio, formerly known as Savinho, arrived on Tuesday in a deal worth up to £85m.

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Moving to Tottenham will give Marmoush the opportunity to play more regularly, having only made eight Premier League starts for City last season. However, he won't have everything his own way when he arrives in the capital.

That's because he will need to pick a different shirt number, with his preferred No 7 already occupied by Xavi Simons.

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Marmoush wore No 7 at Frankfurt, where he made a name for himself as one of the Bundesliga's most feared attackers, before taking up the same number at City.

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If it was available, he would almost certainly pick that same number at Tottenham. Instead, he will be forced to choose something else.

Marmoush wore No 29 for a number of seasons during his time at Wolfsburg, but even that is already taken at Spurs by Pape Matar Sarr.

One potential option would be No 22, which is currently vacant. Marmoush previously wore the number during a brief loan spell at St Pauli for the 2020/21 season.

It was a successful period for the forward, who scored seven goals in 21 appearances, so he might be tempted to run it back at Tottenham.

Marmoush could also decide to wear No 32, which hasn't been worn at Tottenham since Benoit Assou-Ekotto left the club well over a decade ago.

Whatever he chooses to go with, the 27-year-old will be looking to hit the ground running at Spurs, who endured a nightmare start to the season over the weekend.

They were thrashed by Brentford, leaving them in the relegation zone after just one game, but managed to boost their confidence in midweek with a thumping 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup.

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Tottenham's transfer window has been one to remember thus far. Though their 3-0 opening defeat to Brentford was one to forget.

Suppose we gloss over that Premier League curtain raiser, there's a buzz about the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this term. Over £300million has been spent on four new signings. Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali have transformed the team's spine. Newest £85m arrival Savio will put bums in seats and the free-agent acquisitions of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have added valuable depth. As was evident against the Bees, though, more is still needed - this is a team that has finished 17th two years on the trot. Yet with less than a week until the window slams shut, more could be on the cards.

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Express Sport takes a look at what could be considered Tottenham's dream end to the window, as a deal for Omar Marmoush is wrapped up, long-term target Cody Gakpo is signed, and four other deals are sealed.

Omar Marmoush deal

With just the finer details to iron out, Marmoush will likely follow Manchester City team-mate Savio to north London. The Egyptian forward's City career has never really gathered speed and he has been allowed to leave this summer.

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Marmoush, who is reportedly set to sign for Spurs on an initial loan deal with a £50m conditional purchase option, is just the type of striker De Zerbi is after.

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Richarlison, whom we will get to in due course, was a notable weak point in the defeat to Brentford. And that is putting it lightly. Tottenham need a star who has elite transitional pace, can play on the shoulder and is a positionally versatile link player. Marmoush is all of these things.

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Cody Gakpo signs

The reported interest in Cody Gakpo has not been entirely well-received amongst the Spurs faithful. Perhaps it is the notion that a star Liverpool deem surplus to requirements should not be worthy of playing for Tottenham, or that the attacker simply isn't the most exciting of recruits.

But a trick is being missed here; this is a player who wants a larger role, is in his prime and is a proven Premier League goalscorer. Gakpo bagged 18 goals in all competitions when Liverpool won the title two seasons ago, so just because he isn't the most entertaining of players does not mean he isn't effective.

Gakpo's 2025/26 season was undoubtedly a drop-off and that is likely why some hesitancy is harboured towards a potential deal. But with the summer Liverpool had last year, that is hardly a surprise.

City have now supposedly joined the race for his signature, which is likely to cost upwards of £60m. So Spurs must act fast to secure a versatile forward who is custom-made for De Zerbi's fluid attacking rotations and has already bagged a top-flight goal this season in his side's 2-2 opening clash against Newcastle.

Four exits

To finance moves for Gakpo and Marmoush, there will have to be casualties. Richarlison should lead the leaving party. Season after season, Spurs fans are coerced into believing that the Brazilian is capable of leading their line. Each time, he disappoints.

Brentford was the final straw for many and although at times, he can seem a world-beating attacking talent, he would fall deep down the pecking order if two more forwards arrive and some money should be recouped. He cost an initial £50m when signed from Everton in 2022.

Elsewhere, Pape Matar Sarr is also now out of favour in a congested midfield and can leave whilst he still holds some value. It has been claimed that £30m is his price tag and this seems both fair and a decent cash injection.

There is a temptation to sanction the sales of stars like Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall, but in the very likely instance that the midfield suffers from injuries, they could be needed.

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The final two deals Spurs can complete involve sending both Mikey Moore and Dane Scarlett out on loan. Moore, who looked lively in pre-season before his sub-par Brentford outing, seems like he needs one more campaign away in a top league to hone his skills further.

Koln is the perfect destination and it is widely expected that he will head there temporarily, having spent last season with Rangers. Scarlett, who is now 22, should be given one last chance to have a groundbreaking loan spell before faith is lost.

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Gabriel Martinelli is being touted as a potential signing for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

The winger was believed to be of interest to Galatasaray, but Martinelli wasn't interested in a move to Turkey.

However, as per Fabrizio Romano, Martinelli is being eyed up by Al Hilal and could be subject to a bumper contract proposal.

Martinelli is said to prefer to remain in Europe, but could be tempted by a blockbuster offer.

Ezri Konsa is set to have his medical at Arsenal today.

The Gunners struck an agreement with Aston Villa to sign the defender.

It's expected to be a fee in the region of £51m, with Arsenal keen to add depth at the back following William Saliba's injury.

Konsa has impressed in the Premier League for Aston Villa and was a key member of the England World Cup squad.

Arsenal kick-start their Premier League campaign at home to Coventry City on Friday night.

Manchester City are reportedly scheduling fresh talks for Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The midfielder has been linked all summer, with suggestions that a deal is close.

That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports Bouaddi is waiting for the green light to travel to Manchester.

The final fee is yet to be decided, but it's rumoured to be in the region of £85million.

Bouaddi has impressed at Lille and was a fixture in Morocco's side at the 2026 World Cup.

Elsewhere, Manu Kone and Adam Wharton have also emerged as options for City in midfield.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing up a double Manchester City swoop involving Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

The two forwards are deemed surplus to requirements at City and would be allowed to leave if a fee can be agreed.

Roberto De Zerbi is desperate to improve his forward line, having already signed several players in the midfield and defensive departments.

It's being reported that the double swoop could cost as much as £150m, with City said to be keen to replace both players should they depart.

Manchester United are stepping up their chase for Carlos Baleba.

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There is an expectation that a deal will get done, with suggestions a fee could be in the region of £65million.

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Barcola hasn't been able to establish himself as a starter at PSG, and therefore will be allowed to leave at the right priee.

But only for a handsome fee, with suggestions PSG's initial valuation started at around £160million.

Recent reports have said the eventual fee could now be around £110m.

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