Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 27-year-old striker has not been able to live up to the expectations since moving to the London club. He has struggled to hit top form for Tottenham and he is currently struggling with injury problems. He has 16 goals in 73 games for Tottenham.
Brazilian outfit Fluminense are now prepared to provide him with an exit route in January. The President of the Brazilian club has now revealed that he wants to sign the Tottenham attacker next month and he has already made enquiries about the player.
Mario Bittencourt added that Tottenham are open to the offer and they are willing to listen. However, a deal will be quite difficult to execute and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
He said to Globo Esporte: “Tottenham responded that they are open to the offer, but that they are not currently interested in getting rid of the player, but they are willing to listen. We are also talking to the player to see if he is interested in returning. What is certain is that we have expressed formal interest in Richarlison.
“We know how difficult it will be to bring him, but we believe that he may want to be close to the Brazilian national team, to return home, to the club where he stood out. I have a close relationship with him. We have drawn up an initial document with the English club, without an offer yet, but asking if they would like to negotiate.”
The opportunity to return to his former club could be quite exciting for the player as well, and it remains to be seen whether he is ready to return to Brazil at this stage of his career. Even though the South American is an extremely talented player, he has not been able to contribute consistently at the North London club. A fresh start could be ideal for him.
Tottenham paid around £60 million to sign the player in 2022, and he is likely to be a cheap acquisition. Fluminense might have to pay a premium to get a deal across the line.
