Richarlison celebrates Tottenham's goal. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The 2024/25 season has been up and down for Tottenham with injuries playing a big part in Ange Postecoglou's struggles in north London.
Tottenham's backline has been severely affected by fitness issues with the Premier League giants having to play without their centre-back duo, Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven, for periods of the current season.
Tottenham have also seen the absence of some strikers during the first half of the season, and one star who has been hit hard by injuries is Richarlison.
The Brazilian has missed the majority of the 2024/25 season so far, resulting in the 27-year-old playing just 173 minutes in seven matches, providing just one goal and one assist.
Despite having a contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until 2027, it has raised doubts over the former Everton star's future, and it was reported this week that… Fluminense have made Richarlison their primary target To strengthen their attack ahead of the January window and have already begun contacting the player regarding a potential return to Brazil.
However, the Tottenham striker is set to reject any offer from the Brazilian club as he hopes to prove himself at Tottenham throughout the remainder of the season, according to reports. TNT Sports Brazil.
Do Tottenham need to sell Richarlison in 2025?
Since moving to Tottenham from Everton in 2022, Richarlison's signing has been a disappointing one for the north London club with the Brazilian failing to deliver.
The 27-year-old made 73 appearances for Spurs, producing just 16 goals and nine assists. The Premier League club's board were expecting more, and perhaps it's time to cut their losses on the striker.
Newcastle are one of the clubs said to be interested in Richarlison The Magpies would not be the only club if Tottenham put a reasonable price on the Brazilian international.
The Tottenham star can be a top player on his day but needs to work on his consistency and maintain his fitness.