Vasco explore Richarlison purchase after Tottenham block loan move | OneFootball

Vasco are still pursuing Richarlison and have shifted focus to a permanent deal after Tottenham ruled out a loan, having exceeded their loan limit. The striker is enthusiastic about the idea.

According to Globo.com, any purchase would need to be finalised by Friday, when the Brazilian window closes. Tottenham discussed a transfer to Everton but did not complete it before the English deadline, and the figures involved were far above Vasco’s means, in the hundreds of millions of reais.

Richarlison was not named in Tottenham’s Premier League squad and will not feature in that competition, with only the domestic cups on their calendar. A boyhood Vasco supporter, he has accepted the idea of a move. He does not want to train away from the main group and wishes to leave.

Vasco must now convince Tottenham to release him for a fee far below market levels, with the player’s desire and lack of space in London working in their favour. Options under study include a small initial payment this season followed by instalments, or a purchase that grants Tottenham a future buy-back.

President Pedrinho is determined to pursue the deal, viewing Richarlison as a signing who could lift the club’s level, while acknowledging the operation’s complexity.

Vasco fans launched a social media push on Sunday, with the hashtag RicharlisonNoVasco trending on Twitter/X in Brazil. Tottenham forward Savinho said Richarlison had already mentioned wanting to join Vasco this window amid rumours of Atlético-MG interest.

Source: Globo.com

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