By Adegboyega Adeleye

Tottenham have left Richarlison out of their Premier League squad for the first half of the season as the Brazil forward edges closer to an exit from the club.

According to the BBC, Tottenham are braced for a possible approach from Turkish side Trabzonspor after Richarlison’s proposed return to former club Everton fell through before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

The 29-year-old had told Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi that he wanted to leave, with the Italian confirming last week that the striker had expressed his desire to move on.

Sky Sports News also reports that Trabzonspor have yet to formalise their interest, but there is an expectation at Tottenham that the Turkish club could make an approach before the country’s transfer window closes on Friday.