Richarlison is one three Tottenham players who have asked to leave the club, manager Roberto de Zerbi has revealed.
Richarlison was left out of the Spurs squad for Saturday evening’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United, having started last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Brentford.
And De Zerbi said after the game that the Brazilian had requested to leave the club, naming him with defender Kevin Danso and midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as a trio of wantaway players.
“Richarlison, he said too many times that he wanted to leave,” said De Zerbi. “Danso came to me two days ago and said he wanted to leave. Sarr the same, but he also suffered a small injury, but he is almost ready to train.
“I love these players and these are great guys. I have very good relationships. But if they want to leave they have to bring the economic solution to the club and they can go, and we’ll find other players.”
Spurs have spent around £300m on transfers this summer in a bid to dramatically turn around their fortunes on the pitch following a 17th-placed finish last season.
The club are still searching for more additions before Tuesday’s deadline, although they are set to miss out on key target Cody Gakpo, the Liverpool and Netherlands winger, who is widely reported to be on the verge of an £85m transfer to Manchester City.
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