Richarlison is determined to fight for his Tottenham future and potentially reject Saudi Pro League interest in January.
According to Football Insider, Richarlison is uninterested in a move to the Saudi Pro League as he wishes to fight for his Tottenham future. The £60 million Spurs star seems to have entered the last chance saloon at the Morth London club, as his fate will be decided next summer.
Richarlison was supposed to transform Tottenham’s attack, and with that purpose, the club decided to shell out £60 million for the former Everton attacker. In his first season, the Brazilian mainly played in different areas of the front three, including deputising for Harry Kane in the No.9 role.
The departure of Kane made everyone think he would assume the England skipper’s role. But instead, Ange Postecoglou has preferred Son Heung-min up front. The South Korean has given the manager no qualms about his decision, again pushing Richarlison into a wide role.
Following a disastrous first season for Spurs, scoring once, Richarlison has yet to make a massive impact this season. He has yet to flourish at Tottenham, which has led to speculation about his future ahead of the January transfer window.
Some reports suggested Tottenham are keen on signing new players in January. But there needs to be more big funds in North London to carry out those plans. Hence, the media speculated that players like the £60 million star could leave for a decent fee, which would help Postecoglou reinvest in the squad.
Following early reports of Saudi Pro League interest in Richarlison, the Brazilian was reportedly keen on staying at Spurs. His stance has not changed, even as fresh speculation claims the Middle Eastern league are still looking at the Brazilian.
Richarlison was determined to stay at Spurs then, and the same remains now, although he may enter the last chance saloon at Spurs. The club might consider his future if his performances do not improve by the end of the current campaign.
Tottenham are also looking at Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus, which may threaten Richalison’s current place in this squad. In any case, the forward has a good standing in the Premier League and can fight back if needed.
Spurs have invested heavily and want to see how this experiment with the Brazilian works until the end of the campaign. If it fails, they will make a stern decision that could see him leave the side and probably reignite the interest of Saudi clubs.
