Richarlison, Danso and Sarr ask to leave Spurs

What the report says

Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave the club. The comments came after Spurs were beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle, when none of the three were included in the matchday squad. BBC Sport reported that all three have been linked with exits during a busy summer in which Tottenham have added several first-team players and spent heavily to rebuild after two difficult Premier League seasons.

De Zerbi said Richarlison had made clear on multiple occasions that he wants to go, while Danso and Sarr had also raised the issue with him. He added that any departure would need to be worked out financially with the club. Richarlison was Tottenham’s top scorer last season, while Danso, an Austria international, is a defender and Sarr plays in midfield. The report said Sarr was close to returning from a minor injury.

The article also noted that Spurs have started the league poorly, losing their first two matches without scoring and sitting bottom of the table. It placed the players’ situations in the context of Tottenham’s wider squad overhaul, including recent signings and competition for places that may reduce their playing time. BBC Sport also said Sunderland had previously made an offer for Danso, which Tottenham rejected.