Richarlison has alternative Tottenham transfer lined up
Richarlison wants to join Trabzonspor but could attract interest from Saudi Arabia if he fails to move to the Turkish Super Lig, sources have told Football Insider.
The Brazilian looks to have played his last game for Spurs after being left out of their Premier League squad for this season by Roberto De Zerbi.
He was close to re-joining Everton before the English transfer window ended, but the move broke down late on during negotiations.
Turkish Super Lig clubs have until 10pm on Friday to make new signings, and are in talks to agree a deal for Richarlison.
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, the 29-year-old is keen to make the move as they offer him a big wage increase to prise him from Tottenham.
He is also set to be on the radar of Saudi Pro League clubs if they fail in a move, with their transfer window open until 12 October.
Richarlison wants to leave Tottenham imminently after PL snub
Sources have revealed to Football Insider that Richarlison's move to Trabzonspor is at an advanced stage after they agreed personal terms.
He remains a wanted man on the continent after bagging 11 goals in 32 league appearances for Spurs last season.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "The player will be more than happy to make the move to Turkey because of those lucrative terms that are on offer from Trabzonspor. Now it's up to the two clubs to try and agree a fee for him because it does seem he doesn't have a long term future at Tottenham.
"If that offer is there from Trabzonspor and they can meet Tottenham's asking price, it's a deal that is ready to go. If he doesn't go there, I'm sure there might be interest from the Saudi Pro League, as there has been in the past for Richarlison. I don't think he'll be short of offers."
What has De Zerbi said about Richarlison's situation?
De Zerbi and Richarlison seemingly shared a close relationship prior to the summer window, but things have changed over the course of the last few months.
The Spurs manager does not see a future for him in his squad, and he explained his side of things to reporters in a press conference on Friday.
He said: "Richarlison, he decided everything alone. He spoke with me at the beginning of pre-season. He told me his idea, his desire was to leave. I want to keep only the players who want to stay with pride and the right passion to stay here.
"The message of Richarlison from the beginning of pre-season has been very clear and I accepted that. I don't know if there is an offer from Turkey. I don't know if the club accepted this offer. I know there was an offer before the end of the transfer market but he did not accept that offer. For me nothing changes."