Postecoglou is ‘happy’ with Spurs player despite transfer rumours – Journalist
Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has said that Ange Postecoglou is not overly keen on selling Richarlison while the striker is also not pushing to leave the club this summer.
Richarlison has been linked with Saudi Arabia
While there had been a few murmurs earlier this summer about Richarlison potentially heading to Saudi Arabia in a £60m deal (HITC), those rumours have since gone quiet, with the forward appearing no closer to an exit from Hotspur Way.
In fact, just a couple of days ago, GiveMeSport claimed that Tottenham’s inability to find a buyer for the Brazilian may prevent the North London club from signing a marquee striker this summer.
It was explained that even though the Lilywhites were ready to cash in on the former Everton man, they had not received any offer for the player so far.
Postecoglou and Richarlison’s stance
Bridge has now suggested that Spurs are far from desperate to offload the 27-year-old and would only be willing to do so if they can recoup the full fee that they paid for him.
The journalist pointed to the purple patch that Richarlison had during the turn of the year and suggested that the Spurs head coach could see him as a useful squad option ahead of the upcoming season.
When asked about the Brazil international’s future, Bridge has now told GiveMeSport: “There is interest from Saudi Arabia, but I don’t think he is pushing for a move.
“I think he did okay under Postecoglou last season. Injuries played a part in it being stop-start, but he went on a fantastic run over the Christmas period.
“I think it would have to take a decent bid for Spurs to consider selling Richarlison because it’s a long season ahead in the Europa League and Postecoglou has been happy with him. But that might be one to wait and see if a club comes in for him.
“The only interest has been from Saudi Arabia at the moment. I don’t think Tottenham would want to sell him for less than what they bought him for from Everton.”
Spurs Web Opinion
If Tottenham do receive a £50m-£60m offer for Richarlison late in the window, there is no doubt that they would be extremely tempted to accept it.
However, it is difficult to see anyone apart from Saudi clubs making such an offer and I do not think the striker is going to be too keen to move to the Middle East.
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