Tottenham asks to sell Richarlison to Crystal Palace

Tottenham look set to make significant moves in the January transfer window, and Richarlison could be one of the first casualties.

Tottenham have made a great start to life under new manager Thomas Frank. After the departure of Ange Postecoglou, Frank made the team more organized and focused on defensive solidity while maintaining the attacking nature of the team.

Reports from Tottenham Hotspur news It reveals that Crystal Palace are showing interest in the striker, prompting voices within the Tottenham circle to suggest the club are ‘biting Palace’ in order to reach a deal.

Tottenham could consider selling Richarlison

He is worth around £20-25m and is under contract until 2026 This could be the right time for Tottenham to cash in on the Brazilian striker.

Richarlison has often polarized fans and managers alike. His ability to score, press and contribute to creating chances was clear, but consistency eluded him.

This season, despite some flashes of form, he has not fully justified his place at Tottenham in a team undergoing a tactical rebuild under Frank.

Former Tottenham scout Brian King, speaking exclusively to Tottenham Hotspur News, has suggested that the club should look to offload Richarlison.

“Without a doubt (they must deal with the palace).” The king said.

“If anyone came for Richarlison and offered that kind of money, I would bite them if I were Tottenham.

“I think it will be like taking whatever they can get for him. Because he hasn’t quite set the world on fire since he’s been at Tottenham. Through all the managers who have been there.

“But I would be very surprised if another Premier League club bought him,” he added.

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Richarlison has struggled for consistency at Tottenham

King’s words show a growing consensus that it may be better to recoup some value rather than retain a player whose performance does not match the investment.

With the striker’s deal expiring in the summer of 2026 and the minimum marks for contract renewal, The risk of moving away for free looms large for Tottenham.

If Richarlison is transferred in January, it will free up resources in both wages and team places to invest in areas that suit Frank’s attacking style more effectively.

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