Mohamed Salah, Fabinho Urge Richarlison to Join Trabzonspor Amid £35m Deadline

Mohamed Salah and former Brazil international Fabinho have placed direct phone calls to Richarlison in support of his proposed transfer to Trabzonspor, according to ESPN Brazil. The Brazilian forward remains excluded from Tottenham Hotspur’s first-team setup amid stalled negotiations ahead of the Turkish Super Lig’s 23:59 deadline on September 4.

Trabzonspor’s bid rejected

Tottenham declined an initial offer of approximately €20 million (£17 million) from Trabzonspor late in the transfer window. That rejection has left Richarlison’s representatives doubtful an agreement can be reached before the Turkish market closes. His current status at the north London club remains unresolved, with no resolution expected before the September 4 cutoff.

Player-driven relocation effort

Richarlison has stated publicly that he intends to determine his own next destination. His desire for a fresh start follows a breakdown in relations with Tottenham’s leadership, which has grown increasingly tense. The forward’s camp views the Trabzonspor option as the most viable path forward, though talks have yet to produce a binding arrangement.

De Zerbi sidelines Richarlison

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi omitted Richarlison from Tottenham’s Premier League squad registration after a failed transfer attempt to Everton. The Italian manager has assigned the forward to train exclusively with the club’s under-21 side, confirming he is not part of De Zerbi’s first-team plans for the current campaign. That exclusion began following the collapsed Everton deal.

£35m valuation and alternatives

Tottenham’s asking price for Richarlison stands at £35 million. Trabzonspor must meet that figure—or reach a negotiated compromise—before the Turkish transfer window expires. Should discussions fail, Richarlison faces two options: pursue opportunities in other active markets, including Saudi Arabia, or remain without competitive match action until the January transfer window opens.