Richarlison could still leave Tottenham as clubs in Portugal and Saudi Arabia remain interested after the Vasco deal collapsed.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison could still secure a departure from North London despite the collapse of his proposed move to Vasco da Gama. While the primary transfer window in Brazil officially closed on Friday night, effectively ending Vasco da Gama’s pursuit of the 29-year-old striker, several clubs outside of South America maintain an interest in his services.
According to reporting from UOL via Transfer News Live on X, teams in both Portugal and Saudi Arabia remain attentive to Richarlison’s situation as their respective registration windows stay open.
The collapse of the Vasco da Gama deal occurred late on deadline night despite Tottenham reaching a agreement on a transfer fee with the Rio de Janeiro club. Personal terms ultimately proved to be an insurmountable hurdle between the player’s representatives and Vasco executives.
Furthermore, FIFA loan regulations prevented Spurs from sanctioning a temporary move, as the North London club has already reached its maximum allowance of six overseas loanees. Richarlison subsequently confirmed on social media that the loan cap restricted structural flexibility, leaving a permanent transfer as the only viable exit path.
Unresolved Squad Situation at Hotspur Way
Richarlison’s position at Tottenham remains complicated following head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to exclude the Brazilian international from the club’s registered 25-man Premier League squad. De Zerbi clarified that the omission was the cumulative result of a 45-day period during which the player evaluated his options away from N17.
Without domestic eligibility in England until the registration window reopens in January, securing a late transfer is critical for Richarlison to maintain regular first-team football.
The open windows in Saudi Arabia and Portugal provide Tottenham’s hierarchy with additional leverage to resolve the striker’s future before European and Middle Eastern registration periods conclude. Clubs in the Saudi Pro League possess the financial capacity to meet Tottenham’s valuation and cover the forward’s contract terms. Meanwhile, top Portuguese sides offer competitive European football.
Should a formal proposal emerge from either region, Tottenham could successfully conclude the long-running transfer saga, allowing De Zerbi to focus entirely on squad harmony ahead of Saturday’s match against Everton.
