Richarlison has been excluded from Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League squad, with manager Roberto De Zerbi stating the player has repeatedly asked to leave the club. The 29-year-old Brazilian forward, who has one year remaining on his contract plus an option for an additional year, is a transfer target for Turkish club Trabzonspor.
The Turkish transfer market is set to close on Friday, and Richarlison is understood to be interested in a move to join other prominent players in Turkey. Tottenham, however, has not yet received an offer that they deem acceptable. The club had previously valued Richarlison at £35 million.
De Zerbi indicated on Saturday that the striker, formerly of Watford and Everton, had expressed his desire to depart "too many times." Tottenham confirmed their Premier League squad selections on Thursday, notably including Xavi Simons despite a significant knee injury that is expected to sideline him until next year. Wilson Odobert, also dealing with a knee injury, was included and now qualifies as a homegrown player.