Bids now expected for Brazilian international after weeks of negotiations

Tottenham’s Transfer Window: Calm Before the Rebuild Storm

For many football clubs, the summer transfer window is a chaotic frenzy that begins the moment the final whistle blows on the last match of the season. Agents spring into action, peddling their clients with leaks, half-truths, and full-blown fabrications, all designed to drum up interest and inflate valuations. But at Tottenham Hotspur, things operate at a very different pace.

Rather than diving headfirst into business, Spurs’ early summer activity has looked more like a vacation brochure. Players are off on exotic holidays, celebrating weddings, or getting some ink refreshed at the tattoo parlour. The impression given is that the club’s phones only spring to life during working hours—and even then, only for something that truly qualifies as an emergency.

Yet, behind the scenes, the wheels may finally be starting to turn under new head coach Thomas Frank. As previously reported, ESPN has suggested that the Danish tactician is not particularly enamoured with Richarlison, the enigmatic Brazilian forward. Now, Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola has added fuel to the fire, revealing on his YouTube channel Canal do Nicola that interest from Saudi Arabia in Richarlison has been intensifying.

Nicola claims that Richarlison’s representatives have been in dialogue with Saudi clubs for over a month, with a concrete approach potentially on the horizon. That’s not all—interest from Turkey also appears to be gathering steam. Galatasaray are believed to be preparing an official bid, as Spurs look increasingly open to parting ways with the forward, who has yet to fully deliver on the expectations tied to his hefty transfer fee.

But Richarlison isn’t the only high-profile player Spurs are reportedly willing to offload. Cristian “Cuti” Romero, another divisive figure in North London, could also be heading for the exit. According to Sport, Atlético Madrid are keen on securing the services of the Argentine centre-back and are said to be plotting a serious move. While Romero has had flashes of brilliance, his tendency toward rash decision-making has left some questioning his long-term reliability in a defence that desperately needs consistency.

These potential departures underline the enormous task Thomas Frank faces as he steps into the dugout at N17. Despite the club’s surprise success in the Europa League—an achievement that seemed to momentarily hush critics—the squad remains riddled with structural flaws. The European triumph masked a campaign that was far more erratic than it was convincing, and few would argue that Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal was wholly undeserved when viewed in context.

The incoming manager inherits a team with major gaps at both ends of the pitch. The defence, often vulnerable and disjointed, needs urgent reinforcement. Meanwhile, the attack lacks a reliable focal point—especially if Richarlison is to be moved on. Frank’s task, then, is not only tactical but also diagnostic. His tenure will serve as a litmus test for several players who may have previously been protected by system quirks or managerial leniency.

In short, the excuses have run dry. With a new manager, new expectations, and potentially a new spine of the team, this is a pivotal summer for Spurs. The rebuild has begun—slowly, perhaps—but the calm exterior may not last long. There’s serious work to be done, and Thomas Frank must now reshape a squad that has long promised more than it has delivered.