Richarlison's situation at Tottenham has been complicated since he expressed his desire to leave the club to the board and coach De Zerbi. This led to him being excluded from the team's Premier League squad and not being included in their plans for the remainder of the season. The main transfer windows in Europe have now closed, reducing the alternatives for Richarlison's staff.
The 27-year-old forward has a contract with Tottenham until June 2027 and can sign a pre-contract with another club from December. Richarlison has previously expressed his admiration for Vasco, which has sparked a strong reaction from the club's fans on social media. Vasco are now exploring the possibility of bringing in reinforcements for their attacking department, with Richarlison seen as a potential solution.