TOTTENHAM striker Richarlison has emerged as a shock target for Turkish side Trabzonspor.
The Brazilian has been left in limbo after turning down the chance to join Everton before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Richarlison hinted he wanted to stay at Spurs via a bombshell statement that said “no one will ever again decide my future”.
But Tottenham are now braced for a formal approach from Trabzonspor, who want to sign a striker this week.
The Turkish transfer window does not close until on Friday and West Ham striker Pablo is another player on their radar.
Richarlison is thought to be open to the idea of moving to Trabzonspor, but agreeing a fee with Spurs may prove tricky.
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Tottenham were set to bank £35million by selling the Brazil forward to Everton before the deal collapsed.
Trabzonspor would be able to offer hefty wages, as shown by the contract that Salah penned with them.
The Egyptian signed a two-year deal in August that is worth £363,000 a week – AFTER TAX.
Club president Ertugrul Dogan was behind Trabzonspor’s push to sign Salah and is expected to play a leading role in the pitch to Richarlison.
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If Richarlison were to depart, he’d join Luka Vuskovic, Cristian Romero and Djed Spence among the big name departures.
Should he remain, he has a fight on his hands to find a role in the team with Spurs signing Savio, Omar Marmoush and Mykhalo Mudryk in attacking positions.