Richarlison remains in limbo after Tottenham left him out of their Premier League squad, while Trabzonspor continue to press with the Turkish deadline still open until Friday, September 4. Reports have already pointed to two bids above €10million, and there is still a split over how close the deal actually is.
The bids and the deadline
Yagiz Sabuncuoglu said Richarlison has “verbally agreed with Trabzonspor!” and added that the Brazilian “wants to join Trabzonspor and is pressuring his club to accept the offer.” Seb Stafford offered a cooler reading, reporting that Trabzonspor have made an unsuccessful attempt to sign him in the past 24 hours.
That gap matters because the window in England has closed, but the Turkish market has not. If Trabzonspor are still serious, they have time to keep pushing, and Spurs know that any sale still has to reach a number they like.
Richarlison’s own situation at Tottenham is already thin. He has made only 1 Premier League appearance this season, played 68 minutes, and received a 6.2 rating in that lone league outing.
Why Tottenham are willing to move on
The club’s stance is easier to understand when you look at the squad building around him. Tottenham have spent over £300million on signings, and De Zerbi said of players who want out: “But, if they want to leave, they have to bring the economic solution to the club and they can go, and we’ll find other players.”
He also said, “Richarlison, he’s said too many times he wants to leave.” That does not mean the move is done. It does explain why Spurs have been prepared to let this run late, especially with the player left outside the league group and the price still under discussion.
The failed Everton route added another layer to the mess. Everton and Tottenham had agreed a double deal involving Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison, but it fell through, leaving the Brazilian still looking for an exit while Trabzonspor stay in the picture.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
