Overview
- Tottenham omitted Richarlison from their 25-man Premier League squad, a move reported on Thursday that signals he is not in Roberto De Zerbi’s plans and prevents him featuring in domestic league matches until at least January.
- Trabzonspor pushed to complete a late transfer and have reportedly agreed personal terms with Richarlison, but Tottenham rejected offers around £15–20 million and say they will sell only for an acceptable fee.
- Richarlison has made his desire to leave public, posting that he will not let others decide his future and reportedly pressing Spurs to accept an improved offer to secure a move abroad.
- If a deal with Trabzonspor fails, the player and club are said to be weighing alternatives including a move to Saudi Arabia, waiting until the January window, or a mutual contract termination to allow a free transfer.
- The standoff comes after Tottenham’s heavy summer rebuild that reshaped the attack and left Richarlison down the pecking order, creating urgency for Spurs to find either a sale at the right price or another resolution that balances squad planning and finances.