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Tottenham recruitment staff have been torn to shreds with the club potentially set to sell one player to a Saudi-based club for “ridiculous” money.
Spurs’ season has been nothing short of a disaster, with Daniel Levy likely to sack Ange Postecoglou.
There could be several high-profile departures at Tottenham this summer, with Johan Lange’s position also at risk after recent transfer failures.
However, Spurs are still paying the price for some poor decisions which predate Postecoglou and Lange.
Tottenham ‘to accept ridiculous bid’ for Richarlison
For all of Postecoglou and Lange’s flaws, the Spurs duo cannot be blamed for the costly mistake of signing Richarlison from Everton.
The Brazillian joined Tottenham in a £60m deal before either Postecoglou or Lange had arrived in North London, and the striker’s time at Spurs has been a complete disaster.
As a result, according to Goal Brazil (2 February), Richarlison’s future appears to lie away from Tottenham.
Spurs are willing to listen to offers for the 27-year-old, who would prefer to remain in Europe as opposed to a move elsewhere.
However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the only way Daniel Levy will be able to recoup some of the money paid for Richarlison is by selling him to a club in Saudi Arabia.
“There is no way they’re going to get £50m back for Richarlison,” King said.
“Not unless they sell him to Saudi Arabia for a ridiculous amount of money. This has turned out to be a poor investment. It was a good investment at the time; he needed a change from Everton.
“However, hang on a minute. Why did he need a change from Everton? Because he wasn’t doing it there. Why would you pay £50m for somebody who has proved nothing at Everton? Poor recruitment, get your homework right, and they never did.”
Levy will hope for big-money offer for Richarlison
Richarlison will have just two years left on his Spurs deal this summer and is unlikely to be offered a new contract in North London.
As a result, Tottenham will need to cash in before next season if they want to make as much money back on a player who cost a lot. Therefore, Levy will be keeping his fingers crossed for a big-money bid from Saudi Arabia.
