Tottenham manager De Zerbi confirmed that three players have been informed they may seek a move away from the club, naming Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr. He noted that none of the trio appeared in the matchday squad for the 2‑0 home defeat to Newcastle on Saturday.
Speaking about Richarlison’s future, De Zerbi said, “Richarlison, I don't know. He said excessively galore times he wants to leave.”
Regarding Danso and Sarr, he added, “Danso came to maine 2 days agone and he said wants to permission and Pape Sarr the same, but he suffered a tiny injury, but he is astir acceptable to train.”
De Zerbi stressed the club’s position, stating, “I person precise bully relationships but if they privation to leave, they person to bring the solution, the economical solution, to the club, and they tin go.”
Spurs have invested more than £300 million this summer in an effort to rebuild after consecutive 17th‑place finishes in the Premier League.
Despite the outlay, Tottenham sit at the bottom of the table after losing their opening fixtures to Brentford and Newcastle without scoring a goal.
Last season Richarlison contributed 11 goals, making him the team’s leading scorer and a pivotal figure in their survival battle, which was secured on the final day of the campaign.
Earlier in August De Zerbi highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian’s future, remarking, “it's not casual to find different striker similar Richarlison.”
In the transfer window, Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush arrived on loan and replaced Richarlison in the starting XI for the Newcastle match.
Danso’s playing time may be limited with the arrival of Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke competing for his central‑defensive role, while Micky van de Ven’s position was reinforced by a new contract and the captaincy.
Sunderland had proposed a season‑long loan for the Austrian international, who holds 36 caps, but