Tottenham Expert moots January move for Richarlison despite recent goalscoring form
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John Wenham believes Tottenham could still sell Richarlison in January and the move would be viewed as “a good bit of business” despite the striker’s recent good form.
Spurs’ number nine has finally found his feet in north London, scoring five in his last five in the Premier League and six in total this season in the top flight.
Ange Postecoglou has placed his faith in the Brazil international in recent weeks, starting him up top and moving Son Heung-min out wide.
The 26-year-old has repaid his manager’s trust with his performances in front of goal, although Wenham still believes he could be on the move this month despite his recent impressive form, especially if a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League arrives.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham said: “I think it would kill Richarlison if we were to sign a striker in January, confidence-wise.
“He’s finally settled into the side, he has been linking up well with the likes of Brennan Johnson and Son Heung-min, so long may that continue.
“Having said that, I do still think if the Saudi League offered what we paid for him, the club would accept that and sell him despite his recent turnaround in form.
“A fee of £60million would be seen as good business and we’d reinvest that in somebody else. However, for now, let’s just hope that he keeps playing and keeps scoring
“He’s done it before in the Premier League, he did it at Everton, he’s a proven Premier League player, he just hasn’t had that confidence at Tottenham, but the ability is there, we’ve seen it before.”
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