Juventus eager to do business as Tottenham find instant Richarlison upgrade
Richarlison has had a tumultuous three years at Tottenham following his big-money move from Everton.
The Brazil international arrived for a deal potentially rising to £60million with plenty of promise, but only managed one Premier League goal in his debut season with the club as he played second fiddle to Harry Kane.
His form in front of goal markedly improved in the following two campaigns, but injuries blighted the 28-year-old, leaving Spurs increasingly frustrated.
With UEFA Champions League on the horizon, Thomas Frank will be looking for a more reliable striker to assist Dominic Solanke, and could look to Juventus to solve the issue.
Tottenham eyeing a move for Dušan Vlahović
Spurs are ready to take a significant loss on Richarlison, who has been linked with a host of clubs in Turkey and Brazil, among others.
The former Everton man may prove difficult to move on, as the striker has not hidden his love for Tottenham and reportedly rejected a move to Saudi Arabia last summer.
Nevertheless, Spurs have already started looking for an upgrade and are eyeing a potential move for Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović, as reported by CaughtOffside.
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
| 2024/25 | 44 | 17 | 5 | 2,695′ |
| 2023/24 | 38 | 18 | 3 | 2,609′ |
| 2022/23 | 42 | 14 | 4 | 2,946′ |
The Serbia international has one year left on his current deal with the Old Lady, who are keen to sell him this summer.
The former Fiorentina number nine has proven to be a consistent goalscorer over the years, but has been a polarising figure in Italy as he has never quite reached the heights expected of his talent.
Vlahović is also attracting interest from a host of other Premier League clubs, notably Manchester United, who are exploring the idea of using Jadon Sancho as part of a deal.
Vlahović move would be risky for Spurs
Vlahović is somewhat of an enigma, as it’s challenging to decipher whether his stock has fallen purely as a result of his performances or Juventus’ general drop-off in the last few seasons.
The striker has all the attributes Frank would want in his team, as he is quick, strong, and has an exceptional ball-striking ability.
At 25 years old, there is also plenty of room for the Dane to get the best out of the striker, who would bring plenty of European experience with him.
However, niggling injuries and streaks of bad form could be a red flag, and he may not be content if he is not guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, making a move for Vlahović quite risky for Spurs.
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