Saudi Pro League look to Spurs FLOP as Salah alternative

Jacque Talbot

9 Sept 2023 18:30 BST
3 min read

Tottenham forward Richarlison was the subject of late interest from Al-Ittihad on deadline day after they failed to land Mohamed Salah.

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The club had wanted the Liverpool star but the club rejected their initial bid of £150million from the Saudi Pro League club.

And The Telegraph reports that they started to look at alternatives instead, who claims that dialogue was made for Richalison with the player’s representatives before the window slammed shut.

The Brazil striker - who started against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier over the weekend and was seen crying on the bench after being substituted - ultimately remained with the club.

The 26-year-old is the first-choice out-and-out striker for his national side. It shows that Saudi are looking to bring in some of the most famous names playing in Europe today.

Richarlison's tepid start

Richarlison has started three of four Premier League games for Spurs so far this season - he was left out of the club’s 5-2 win over Burnley before the international break.

He netted three goals last season in what was his first campaign for Spurs, after moving from Everton for £60m.

The towering attacker has four years left on his north London contract.

© ProShots - Richarlison remained with Spurs

It is believed that Al-Ittihad are likely to go back in for Salah after missing out on the 31-year-old this window, having become a major target for the club.

Liverpool have always maintained that Salah is not for sale but were sweating as their window closed before the Pro League’s one did.

Former Liverpool players Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have moved to Saudi Arabia on transfers. Roberto Firmino headed there as a free agent, too.