Trabzonspor reported to have made official offer to Tottenham for Richarlison

Trabzonspor have stepped up their efforts to strengthen their attack ahead of the January transfer window. The Turkish club are reported to have moved again for Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian centre-forward Richarlison, who was also on their agenda during the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old, who has struggled for playing time at the English club this season, is also said to be open to a move to Trabzonspor.

The club's board is said to have submitted an official offer to Tottenham in a bid to add Richarlison to the squad. The English club are reported to have told Trabzonspor that they expect a transfer fee of €15m, and contacts between the two sides are said to be continuing. The Brazilian, who was also on the Black Sea club's radar in the summer, is said to be receptive to the idea of playing in Türkiye. Neither club has made an official statement on the matter.

Trabzonspor's move for a striker is said to have been prompted by the spread of performances across their current forward line. The coaching staff are reported to be satisfied with Franculino Djú's performances but, with Paul Onuachu having fallen short of expectations, to want to widen their rotation up front. The Black Sea club are reported to regard Richarlison, who can play both as a centre-forward and on the wing, as one of their strongest options.

Richarlison, who joined Tottenham from Everton in the summer of 2022 for an initial transfer fee of €58m, is under contract with the London club until June 2027. The Brazil international, who moved to the London club in a package that could rise to €70m with add-ons, has scored 32 goals and provided 15 assists in 134 Premier League appearances for Tottenham. This season, however, the 29-year-old has struggled for playing time and has featured in only one league match.