Paul Robinson expects Richarlison to be sold before the August 30 deadline after Tottenham signed Dominic Solanke.
Spurs have signed the 26-year-old on a club-record £65million deal, as per BBC Sport, with the Brazilian’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being thrown into uncertainty.
He has already been linked with a move away from North London this summer, understood to be a target for several clubs in the Saudi Pro League [talkSPORT, 12 May], and Robinson does not think he will be a Spurs player once the window closes.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I’d be surprised if he was still here at the end of the window. He’s a player that I really like. He’s committed to the club, he’s committed to football. You can see his love for football.
“But, for whatever reason, he hasn’t been able to do it on a regular basis for Tottenham. To be fair to the player, he’s not had a regular run of games where he’s played as a No.9 or out-wide. His versatility at times has been his detriment
because he can be used in different positions.
“Son Heung-Min was given the chance to play through the middle, scored the goals, and Richarlison didn’t do it again last season. His numbers aren’t enough as a No.9, but as a person, he’s someone you want in your squad.
If he’s playing for your team, you love him, but all the opponents don’t. I’ve enjoyed watching him in a Spurs shirt, but with the arrival of Solanke and the players behind him, you struggle to see where his game time comes from.