Frozen-out Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has reportedly received personal calls from Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Fabinho.
These influential Brazilian and Egyptian internationals are said to be encouraging Richarlison to make a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor. The striker is actively seeking an exit from Spurs after being excluded from the Premier League squad by head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who has relegated him to training with the under-21s.
Tottenham have already rejected an initial bid of €20 million (£17 million) from Trabzonspor for the Brazilian. Negotiations are understood to be complex, with the Turkish Super Lig transfer deadline fast approaching on September 4.
Trabzonspor are reportedly willing to meet Tottenham's valuation of £35 million to secure the transfer before the window slams shut. However, the club's financial situation and the tight timeline present significant hurdles.
Should a move to Turkey fail to materialize, Richarlison's options become increasingly limited. He may need to consider alternative markets, such as Saudi Arabia, which has a later transfer deadline. Alternatively, he could face a prolonged period without competitive match action until the January transfer window opens.
This situation highlights Richarlison's desire for regular playing time and the lengths to which players might go to secure a move, including seeking advice from prominent figures in the game.
The involvement of Salah and Fabinho, while unofficial, underscores the potential appeal of Trabzonspor and the player's current predicament.
Fans and pundits alike will be closely watching the final days of the transfer window to see if Richarlison can secure his desired move away from Tottenham.
