The trio have been linked with moves away from Spurs, and none of them were included in De Zerbi's matchday squad as Tottenham lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle on Saturday. De Zerbi stated that Richarlison has expressed his desire to leave on multiple occasions, while Danso and Sarr have also requested to depart.
Richarlison, who was Tottenham's top scorer last season with 11 goals, has been a key player for the club. However, his future at the club remains uncertain, with De Zerbi noting that it's not easy to find another striker like him. The Brazilian's absence was felt in the match against Newcastle, where he was replaced by Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush on loan.
Danso's first-team opportunities may be limited this season, as Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke arrive to challenge for his place in central defence. Sunderland made an offer to take Danso on a season-long loan, but Spurs rejected it. Sarr's chances to play have also been impacted by the arrivals of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali in midfield.
Tottenham have spent more than £300m this summer in an effort to restore their competitive edge following back-to-back 17th-place Premier League finishes. However, the club's poor start to the season, having lost their first two games and failing to score a goal, has put pressure on the team and its players.
The next step for Tottenham will be to address the futures of Richarlison, Danso and Sarr, and to find solutions to their respective situations.