Tottenham omits Richarlison from Premier League squad

The 29-year-old forward's future in North London has taken a major turn as the club decided not to register him in their top-flight squad for the opening months of the campaign, following the collapse of a potential transfer.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi confirmed last week that the Brazil international had expressed a desire to depart, with a move back to his former club Everton heavily discussed before Tuesday's transfer deadline, though the deal ultimately fell through.

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Discussions held prior to the window closing made it clear to the player that he is not part of the club's plans moving forward, despite starting their opening fixture against Brentford and missing out on the matchday squad when Spurs suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United.

A departure in the coming days remains expected as transfer windows in countries such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia are still operational. The player, who entered the final year of his contract, finished as the club's top league scorer last term with 11 goals in 32 appearances, playing a crucial role in securing their Premier League survival.

Source: BBC Sport