Richarlison and two more who could make final Tottenham appearance v Arsenal
The North London derby in Hong Kong on Thursday could mark the swansongs of a few Spurs players.
Thomas Frank will need to whittle down his squad, which currently boasts over 30 senior players, ahead of next season.
The Dane has already overseen three pre-season friendlies this summer, and will be much closer to making his final decision after they face their sternest test in Arsenal at the Kai Tak stadium (31 July).
Tottenham’s transfer targets so far indicate where the 51-year-old manager feels the Lilywhites need strengthening, and also point towards the likeliest players to leave imminently.
Richarlison
Richarlison has been linked with a move away from Spurs all summer after enduring three difficult years with the Lilywhites.
The Brazilian striker scored just one Premier League goal in his first season at the club, playing second fiddle to Harry Kane, before injuries took their toll in the last two campaigns.
The 28-year-old was left out as a precaution in the Lilywhites’ first pre-season fixture against Reading (19 July), proving that he remains far too unreliable to bank on.
Richarlison has attracted the attention of Palmeiras, among others, with Spurs keen to offload the former Everton man as they continue to target a striker.
Yves Bissouma
Yves Bissouma has been walking a tightrope for a while at Tottenham, as inconsistency and off-field issues have seen the Mali international largely disappoint since moving from Brighton in June 2022.
The 28-year-old enjoyed a mini-renaissance in the latter stages of the Europa League last season, but has proven throughout pre-season that he remains a liability in the centre of the park.
Frank is keen to add a more defensively sound midfielder to his ranks, leading Spurs to explore a move for Joao Palhinha.
A midfielder would have to make way, and with Bissouma having less than a year left on his contract, he could well be headed out the door.
Ben Davies
Ben Davies is Tottenham’s longest-serving current player, and had his contract extended by one year in June, keeping the Wales international in N17 for his twelfth season.
However, the competition for places at centre-back, especially with the rapid development of Luka Vuskovic, has seen the defender revert to the left, where he has struggled with the physical demands.
Tottenham are in the market for a full-back, while Wrexham reported an interest in Davies earlier this summer.
At 32 years old, he is the second-oldest player at Spurs after Son Heung-min, and could be moved on shortly if Frank succeeds in bringing a new left-back.
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