Overview
- The Brazil forward has been removed from Tottenham’s Premier League squad after a reported bust-up with manager Roberto De Zerbi, a development widely reported this week that effectively rules him out of league games until at least January.
- Late-window moves to Trabzonspor and a return to Everton collapsed because clubs could not meet Tottenham’s demands, leaving Saudi Arabia as one of the few open markets able to complete a deal.
- Multiple outlets say Richarlison is expected to move to the Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks, though no formal bid or transfer has been publicly confirmed.
- Teammate Savinho said Richarlison privately told him he prefers a return to Vasco da Gama, but FIFA limits on international loans mean a permanent transfer to Brazil would be required rather than a temporary deal.
- If no sale is completed before the Saudi deadline in October, Tottenham risk months without the striker, mounting pressure to accept a reduced fee, and further strain on a team already short of goals.