Tottenham are preparing for a major summer rebuild after a dismal season, with several players expected to leave and new signings on the horizon. While much depends on the club’s Europa League success, fresh reports suggest Spurs are already open to offloading Richarlison as the summer transfer window approaches in North London.
The Brazilian forward has endured a tough campaign with the Lilywhites, as injuries have significantly impacted his season.
Richarlison has managed only 10 Premier League appearances under Ange Postecoglou during what has been a disappointing season for the Spurs manager.
Given the circumstances, a summer shake-up looks inevitable, and the 27-year-old appears likely to be on his way out after three seasons at the club. Tottenham spent £60 million to sign him from Everton, but the Brazilian has struggled to justify that hefty fee. With just 19 goals across more than 80 appearances, his output has fallen well short of expectations. Having scored only four times in all competitions this season, a summer exit could be the best move for both the player and the club.
Martin Allen, former manager of Brentford and Leicester City, believes Everton could make an attempt to re-sign Richarlison this summer for around £15m. Allen speaking to TottenhamNews said he is uncertain of Richarlison’s impact for Spurs since his move, branding him as a player who has “flattered to deceive” and stating that he has been more of an impact substitute than a main starter and has mostly been peripheral.
Allen also questioned whether another club would be willing to make Richarlison their main striker, adding that if Spurs received an offer of £15-20m for him, they would take it without hesitation since he isn’t delivering the required goals and assists.
The Former Coach speaking to TottenhamNews, reported
“It was a lot of money to buy him for, the promise that he showed when he was younger hasn’t come to the fore, and he’s been on the periphery and a sub-type player.”
“Who would want to take him and thrust him in as their lead centre forward? I’m not sure there are many teams that would.”
“What’s he worth? If they got £15m or £20m, they would snap anyone’s hand off. I don’t think he brings enough in terms of goals and assists.“
Without a doubt, Richarlison appeared much more self-assured and effective at Everton than he did while at Spurs. With players like Wilson Odobert and Dominic Solanke ahead of Richarlison in the Tottenham pecking order, it appears that returning to Goodison Park might be exactly what he needs to kickstart his Everton career all over again. Amid Everton making the switch to Bramley-Moore Dock next season, bringing Richarlison back could be an obvious and sensible way for both the player and club to return.
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