Richarlison left out of Tottenham Premier League squad as Trabzonspor talks intensify

Richarlison omitted as Tottenham squad deadline reshapes the attack

Richarlison will not appear in a Tottenham Premier League squad this weekend. Tottenham submitted their 25-man list without the Brazil forward, a hard squad decision that immediately changes who can play for them in the league for the first half of the season.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Richarlison is out of Tottenham’s squad and that his future is more open than ever. The striker has an agreement with Trabzonspor on personal terms. The salary on offer in Turkey is three times what he earns at Tottenham, and he has already spoken with Brazilian teammates at the club, including Fabinho.

Tottenham have already rejected bids of £15 million and £20 million. Manager Roberto De Zerbi said the omission was not his decision in isolation. He said Richarlison decided everything alone after telling the manager at the start of pre-season that he wanted to leave. De Zerbi wants only players who want to stay.

Richarlison led Tottenham in goals and direct contributions last season. A proposed return to Everton collapsed late in the English window. Turkey’s window was closing as the squad list was filed. Sky Sports News covered the same omission and the options now facing the player.

The registered squad is the practical story. Injured players Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert were included; Richarlison was not. Mykhailo Mudryk is available according to De Zerbi.

For Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham and every Spurs league fixture that follows, last season’s most productive Spurs attacker is not registered. That is the fact that matters when the teamsheets drop.