Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur has expressed his wish to remain in North London for the upcoming campaign, despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia.
Richarlison Turns Down Transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Despite a “lucrative offer,” Richarlison stated in an interview with ESPN’s Joao Castelo-Branco that he will not be traveling to Saudi Arabia. “The money is big, but my dreams are bigger,” he said.
The Brazilian’s top goal is to represent his country at the 2026 World Cup, and he feels that participating in the Premier League will help him achieve this goal. It is said that he “wants to stay” and is “happy” as a player for Tottenham.
How Does This Impact Tottenham’s Goal of a Striker?
Since the “ace” is staying put, supporters might think that the arrival of the new striker they have been clamoring for is prevented. Dominic Solanke, who has been strongly connected to the Lilywhites, has given them the “green light” after rumors circulated that the 26-year-old was near the top of their center-forward shortlist.
But according to Nizaaar Kinsella, this is “not subject to the sale of Richarlison.” To the relief of some supporters, Tottenham may retain the 27-year-old striker while adding a new player. Although the writer thinks Spurs will make further moves during this transfer window, he does admit that Bournemouth’s high asking price will make Solanke tough, if not impossible, to pursue.
This might cause them to choose Ivan Toney, which is probably the less expensive alternative. The Brentford player, who was suspended until January 17, may have a little more experience than his fellow Englishman, but he only scored four goals in the previous campaign. The fan base is split on which forward would make a better addition.
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