Change is in the air at Tottenham, and big changes are inevitable whether Roberto De Zerbi is successful or not in keeping the club in the Premier League. Spurs are hanging by a thread, two points from safety and without an ounce of momentum as they battle West Ham and Nottingham Forest for safety.
Survival is still on the cards, but whether Tottenham spend next season in the Premier League or Championship, an exodus is likely, and Richarlison might just lead the way.
Spurs will have contract issues to address, and should relegation come knocking, a number of players likely have relegation clauses that allow them to leave the club on the cheap.
In Richarlison's case, the time has come for Spurs to move on, and all parties likely know it. The Brazilian is out of contract in 2027, and given his recent injury history, a new deal is not likely to be offered.
Credit to the forward, he gives everything, and he has always shown the level of fight Spurs fans want to see in their players, especially in times like these. He has provided some quality moments during his time at the club, but he has missed 54 games across club and country in the last three seasons - including this one - and he is not a cheap player to keep.
The 28-year-old was linked with a return to Brazil not so long ago, and whatever his desires are when it comes to finding a new club, it's not likely Tottenham will try to convince him to stay.
Richarlison found himself on the bench for the Brighton game, and it's tough to see where he will fit into De Zerbi's plans going forward. He certainly won't want to be playing Championship football, and if Tottenham do stay up, De Zerbi is going to want - and need - to reinvent this squad.
The easiest way to do that is to allow those out of contract to leave, and to allow those with one year remaining on their contract to leave, too. Richarlison is the only player to fall into the latter, and not only will he command a solid fee, but the saving on his reported £90,000-per-week wage will allow Spurs to invest elsewhere.
The writing is on the wall for Richarlison, and there will likely be a few clubs, especially in Brazil, where clubs are now spending more money than ever, queuing up for his services.
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