{"id":37944,"date":"2026-01-16T23:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T04:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/spurs-very-keen-on-87m-upgrade-deal-for-monster-richarlison\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T23:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T04:03:36","slug":"spurs-very-keen-on-87m-upgrade-deal-for-monster-richarlison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/spurs-very-keen-on-87m-upgrade-deal-for-monster-richarlison\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs very keen on \u00a387m upgrade deal for &#8216;monster&#8217; Richarlison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/spurs-very-keen-on-87m-upgrade-deal-for-monster-richarlison\/#Spurs_hope_to_move_towards_signing_87m_talisman_in_January\" >Spurs hope to move towards signing \u00a387m talisman in January<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/spurs-very-keen-on-87m-upgrade-deal-for-monster-richarlison\/#Why_Sam_is_the_perfect_upgrade_for_Richarlison\" >Why Sam is the perfect upgrade for Richarlison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/spurs-very-keen-on-87m-upgrade-deal-for-monster-richarlison\/#Spurs_consider_30m_move_to_sign_bigger_English_player_than_Gallagher\" >Spurs consider \u00a330m move to sign bigger English player than Gallagher<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Tottenham Hotspur are in dire need of attacking reinforcements during the current transfer window, especially if Thomas Frank is to succeed in north London.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Dane has certainly struggled in his role since taking over in the summer, as the Lilywhites currently sit 14th in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>However, his attacking line-up has become a little tired in recent weeks and he needs to resolve the issue before the end of the transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>    Mohamed Kudus limped off against Sunderland and will be sidelined for several months, while Brennan Johnson has left the club to join Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, many players have been mentioned as reinforcement candidates, but it remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have on the acquisition of new talent.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spurs-want-move-to-land-pound-87m-talisman-this-january\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_hope_to_move_towards_signing_87m_talisman_in_January\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Spurs hope to move towards signing \u00a387m talisman in January<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an attempt to strengthen their attacking department, Spurs identified Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen as a possible addition before the end of the January period.<\/p>\n<p>The Norway international has also attracted interest from a number of other Premier League clubs this month, with Leeds United and Nottingham Forest also showing interest in the 25-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>    However, any deal is likely to cost a significant amount of money, with Rob Edwards&#8217; side currently demanding a fee in the region of \u00a340m to unload the talisman over an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Strand-Larsen isn&#8217;t the only No. 9 the Lilywhites are eyeing at the moment, with Porto sensation Sam also currently another highly lauded star in the division.<\/p>\n<p>According to A Bola via Sport Witness, Spurs bosses have been monitoring his progress in recent months and were even spotted watching the Spaniard earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>The report also states that while Frank&#8217;s men are open to the possibility of a move, the 21-year-old would be an expensive addition, as it would cost \u20ac100m (about \u00a387m).<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-samu-would-be-the-perfect-richarlison-upgrade\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Sam_is_the_perfect_upgrade_for_Richarlison\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Sam is the perfect upgrade for Richarlison<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Frank took over in the summer, Brazilian forward Richarlison has been the club&#8217;s starting No. 9, with Dominic Solanke missing much of the season due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>    The 28-year-old has appeared in 21 league games so far, scoring seven goals, the most of any player on the team, but it looks like he will be out for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Frank confirmed the striker would be sidelined for the next two months after he limped off in the 31st minute of the FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa and underwent tests.<\/p>\n<p>Randal Kolo Muani will likely take over the starting role until Solanke reaches full fitness, which shows the lack of depth in the centre-forward position.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the Porto star will end his current No. 9 stock, and there is no doubt that Sam will be more likely to move on before the market closes in January.<\/p>\n<p>    He has had an excellent performance in the Portuguese Liga, helping his side move to the top of the table and then opening up a seven-point gap over second-placed Sporting CP.<\/p>\n<p>Comparing his subsequent results to Richarlison&#8217;s in 2025\/26, Sam has dominated in a number of key areas, highlighting why he could solve his current problems in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>Dubbed a &#8220;monster&#8221; by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Sam has scored more goals than the Brazilian this season, while also being more accurate on target.<\/p>\n<p>Numbers like these are a testament to his uncanny ability to trouble opponents in front of goal, and they give Frank a clinical quality that has been missing since taking the reins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Comparison of Sam and Richarlison in 2025\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (every 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>search<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Richarlison<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>twenty one<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Number of points scored<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>12<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Accuracy of shots on target<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>54%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>36%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>71%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>60%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The action that creates the shot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>2.6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Successful take-up<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>45%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>43%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>aerial won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>47%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>37%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Goals per 90 points<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>0.96<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.47<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics by FBref<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>The Spaniard has also broken the record for goals per 90 this season, and has managed to score almost twice as many goals per game so far as Richarlison.<\/p>\n<p>But apart from his goalscoring record, the Porto star has further demonstrated his all-round qualities, as evidenced by his high number of completed passes and aerial wins.<\/p>\n<p>    The aforementioned areas could allow the Lilywhites to secure a play-off focus, which in turn could allow other forwards to improve their performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a387m was a huge sum that would later break the club&#8217;s record, but it was a sum that would protect him at elite level for at least the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>If he can replicate that level in North London, Sam could easily end Richarlison&#8217;s career at the club, with no chance of the Brazilian returning to the role upon his return.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"bigger-talent-than-gallagher-spurs-consider-bid-for-hayden-hackney\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/spurs-conor-gallagher-england.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/spurs-conor-gallagher-england.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" 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The Dane has certainly struggled in his role since taking over in the summer, as the Lilywhites currently sit 14th in the Premier League. 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