Tottenham Hotspur need a new striker this winter transfer window, but they also will have to get rid of their underperforming 9's in order to help raise funds and space for a move. But the funny thing is, Spurs leading goal scorer from last season isn't even in the squad, as Richarlison was unceremoniously dumped out of Roberto De Zerbi's plans and not even registered after the two had a very public spat after the Everton deal fell apart.
Richarlison could potentially help Spurs and definitely isn't worse than the man De Zerbi picked to be the main 9 in Dominic Solanke, but there is no way back after the war of words between Richy and De Zerbi. Plus, Richarlison just was not a good enough starting striker for Spurs anyway. Tottenham need a top option this winter, with Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth being their ultimate dream option.
While Richarlison is not occupying space, he is on an expiring contract and is an extra potential 10 million pounds Spurs could earn from a short term winter transfer. And though the Turkish Super Lig's Trabzonspor or some other club abroad makes the most sense, Crystal Palace are suddenly emerging as a legitimate option.
Thomas Frank can take back Richarlison
Because Palace are in active talks to hire Tottenham Hotspur's failed 2025/26 season manager Thomas Frank as a replacement for Pierre Sage. And there are rumors that Frank could try to bring Richarlison with him to Selhurst Park. There will surely be other Tottenham veterans whom Frank liked from last season linked, such as Conor Gallagher, but since Richarlison isn't even registered and is someone Spurs are desperate to make a quick buck off, he's the one the Lilywhites would most want out the door to their London rivals.
Crystal Palace don't have a whole lot of money, but since they have to be even more worried about the very real financial threat of relegation, taking on Richy's exorbitant wages for six months actually might make sense for them. They would not have to pay much of a transfer fee either, but even if Tottenham relieve 10 million pounds of wages and get 10 million pounds back in a transfer, that's 20 million pounds they can put to use to sign a top striker who can help them score 10 goals in the second half of the season and win games.
Thomas Frank is a potential lifeline for Tottenham Hotspur in the winter transfer window when it comes to getting rid of subpar players, and Richarlison is definitely near the top of the list as he is completely unwanted by Roberto De Zerbi.
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